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AO61 HCX

2011 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,666 mi
Last recorded118,666 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus C-max68,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 HCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 118,666 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 108,919 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 108,855 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing one on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 94,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 94,732 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 87,573 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 87,568 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2021 80,727 miles

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 Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 71,833 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 71,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215-50 R17 95W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 66,642 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 66,553 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 58,287 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 49,688 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 42,610 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 32,734 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 32,734 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 23,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 23,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 21,924 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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AO61 HCX is a 2011 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 68,191 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 C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO61 HCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO61 HCX is a 2011 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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