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AK61 YCE

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,457 mi
Last recorded144,457 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 YCE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 144,457 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 139,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 27 Oct 2023 128,660 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 118,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 109,165 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 106,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/F SUSPENSION BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/R TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL CUT BUT NO CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/R TYRE AT LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 99,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 99,073 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 87,790 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 74,795 miles

Nearside Front small cut in outer tyre wall

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 74,405 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front small cut in outer tyre wall

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 60,189 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 60,055 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2015 44,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 29,321 miles

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

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 YCE is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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