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AK61 SWN

2011 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,884 mi
Last recorded132,884 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 SWN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 132,884 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 124,256 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 115,131 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened DROP LINK (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 105,142 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 95,441 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRAILING ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 95,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGE 215/55*16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGE 215/55*16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, FEATHERING ON EDGE & PERISHING 215/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, EDGE & PERISHING 215/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRAILING ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 86,980 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 86,975 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 78,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 69,394 miles

both front brake discs worn/lipped/corroded

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2017 60,777 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 51,635 miles

Offside Front slight play steering arm joint

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 39,898 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 28,510 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 SWN is a 2011 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

AK61 SWN is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is AK61 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 SWN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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