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AJ61 CSO

2011 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,935 mi
Last recorded147,935 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 CSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 147,935 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 143,825 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 139,146 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 133,855 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 126,963 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 120,669 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 109,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 109,486 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 93,141 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 75,523 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 75,523 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 59,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 40,983 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 36,733 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AJ61 CSO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 69,917 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ61 CSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ61 CSO registered?

AJ61 CSO is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 December 2011.

Is AJ61 CSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 CSO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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