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AK61 SWJ

2011 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,730 mi
Last recorded87,730 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 SWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 87,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Pass 25 Jul 2025 81,708 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 75,936 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 70,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 70,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 64,390 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 58,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 52,685 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 42,154 miles

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 34,784 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 27,772 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 22,270 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 19,822 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 15,615 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 14,937 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 SWJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

AK61 SWJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is AK61 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 SWJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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