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AK61 GXH

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,050 mi
Last recorded171,050 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 GXH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 171,050 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 171,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 160,473 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 160,473 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 147,982 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 136,605 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 123,518 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 114,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2020 114,370 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2019 106,055 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 92,619 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 92,542 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2017 77,481 miles

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

Nearside wiper blades smearing windscreen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 61,637 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside and nearside front tyres getting low on tread

Fail 17 Aug 2016 61,637 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside and nearside front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 20 Aug 2015 47,726 miles

corrosion on all discs

handbrake only just met minimum efficiency

rubber seal on drivers door insecure

Fail 20 Aug 2015 47,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on all discs

handbrake only just met minimum efficiency

rubber seal on drivers door insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2014 45,724 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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AK61 GXH is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GXH, 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 AK61 GXH registered?

AK61 GXH is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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