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AK61 SWU

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,191 mi
Last recorded54,191 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 SWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 54,191 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 45,306 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 45,306 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 43,968 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 41,921 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 40,234 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 38,324 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 38,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 37,002 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 35,614 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 33,419 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 33,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 30,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 25,889 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 21,608 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 17,469 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 SWU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

AK61 SWU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is AK61 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 SWU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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