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AK61 HVD

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,044 mi
Last recorded96,044 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 HVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 96,044 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 95,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 92,859 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 89,850 miles

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

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

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

Side skirts/ sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 13 Oct 2022 81,178 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side skirts/ sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 20 Oct 2021 75,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 64,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Oct 2020 64,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 53,623 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 53,623 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 42,128 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 42,128 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Bottom coil broken off (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 32,382 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 28,559 miles

cuts in tread of n/s rear tyre.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 24,613 miles

n/s rear tyre cut in tread.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 19,106 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 HVD is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HVD, 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 HVD is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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