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AK61 GVV

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,874 mi
Last recorded100,874 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 GVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 100,874 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 100,874 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 98,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 95,419 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 81,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn needs changing soon!!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front brake pads about 75% worn.

Pass 11 Aug 2022 68,999 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 53,813 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 51,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 48,952 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 44,581 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 40,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 40,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 36,955 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 32,075 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 26,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AK61 GVV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AK61 GVV, 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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AK61 GVV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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