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AU61 OWC

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,483 mi
Last recorded109,483 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 OWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 109,483 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 109,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Position lamp not working offside and nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Aug 2025 106,048 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 106,047 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 99,641 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 98,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2024 98,280 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 92,862 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 89,137 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 85,427 miles

Moisture in nearside head lamp

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 82,837 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 77,766 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 66,928 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 66,927 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 55,217 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 45,981 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 45,981 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel/ bearing noise

Pass 12 Aug 2015 36,267 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 26,325 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 OWC is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red 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 OWC, 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 OWC registered?

AU61 OWC is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AU61 OWC safe to buy?

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