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AJ61 CTU

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

85,879 mi
Last recorded85,879 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 CTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 85,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2025 55,265 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 53,221 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 48,116 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 46,301 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 43,846 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing de3teriorated on tread also nail in edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 42,634 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 39,068 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 34,597 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 34,591 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 31,048 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 25,043 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 19,747 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

deep cuts in n/s front tyre side wall.

n/s rear tyre side wall badly deteriorated.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 18,923 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread, and also slight damage to outer sidewall.

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 CTU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CTU, 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.

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What year was AJ61 CTU registered?

AJ61 CTU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is AJ61 CTU safe to buy?

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