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AU61 OTW

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,378 mi
Last recorded123,378 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 OTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 123,378 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dampness in offside headlight unit (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slightly deteriorating, cracks in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 123,378 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dampness in offside headlight unit (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slightly deteriorating, cracks in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 114,609 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front wishbone rear mounting bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2024 104,603 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all exhaust system corroding

all rear suspension corroding

Fail 3 Jun 2024 104,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn both edges and underinflated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all exhaust system corroding

all rear suspension corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2023 91,308 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all exhaust system corroding

all rear suspension components corroding

Pass 23 May 2022 78,726 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 78,726 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 69,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 69,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 65,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 52,315 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 8 Oct 2018 44,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracks in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracks in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 40,029 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 34,337 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 34,244 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 28,389 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 24,363 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 22,183 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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AU61 OTW is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AU61 OTW, 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 AU61 OTW registered?

AU61 OTW is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is AU61 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 OTW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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