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AU61 VTE

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,034 mi
Last recorded136,034 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 VTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 136,034 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 129,479 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2022 129,479 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2021 124,712 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 119,449 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2020 119,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 111,909 miles

factory covers and trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2018 109,552 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 109,552 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 95,288 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 95,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,266 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 62,740 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 52,031 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 VTE is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VTE, 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 VTE registered?

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

Is AU61 VTE safe to buy?

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