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AK61 NFZ

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,925 mi
Last recorded135,925 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 NFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 135,925 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose but not likely to become detached

sill covers fitted

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2026 135,922 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose but not likely to become detached

sill covers fitted

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2025 132,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

underbody starting to show signs of corrosion but not considered excessive

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2024 124,871 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 124,871 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner driveshaft boot leaking grease due to split in boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 123,728 miles

front subframe corroded

nearside front tyre has runflat damage,advise replace

Fail 3 Jan 2024 123,724 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

front subframe corroded

nearside front tyre has runflat damage,advise replace

Pass 7 Jan 2023 113,465 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre has runflat damage

Fail 7 Jan 2023 113,465 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre has runflat damage

Pass 5 Jan 2022 104,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 95,653 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded and slightly blowing

exhaust heatshield loose

front brake discs pitted and corroded,advise replace

front tyres worn and splitting on edges

rear tyres cracking on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2020 87,486 miles

exhaust corroded slightly blowing

exhaust heatshield loose

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2020 87,486 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded slightly blowing

exhaust heatshield loose

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2019 78,527 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 78,527 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 66,761 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2017 59,023 miles

underyrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 56,347 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 46,365 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 35,002 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 NFZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NFZ, 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 NFZ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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