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AK61 XWG

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,648 mi
Last recorded112,648 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 XWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 112,648 miles

Nearside handbrake effort poor.

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has too little movement.

Fail 26 Aug 2025 112,435 miles

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

Nearside handbrake effort poor.

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has too little movement.

Pass 28 Aug 2024 100,851 miles

exhaust silencer heat shield partially insecure.

Pass 11 Sep 2023 90,186 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 89,591 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 80,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 73,184 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))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 73,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 62,954 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 56,367 miles

under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2019 56,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2018 50,017 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 41,214 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 38,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out of shape + perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2015 30,679 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 22,012 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 XWG is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 XWG, 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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What year was AK61 XWG registered?

AK61 XWG is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is AK61 XWG safe to buy?

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