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AU61 VTZ

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,606 mi
Last recorded148,606 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 148,606 miles

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 148,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

TC light on

Pass 23 Nov 2024 136,955 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 136,693 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2023 123,428 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 123,346 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 109,468 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 109,468 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 87,391 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 76,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 72,019 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2019 72,019 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Replaced Bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2018 62,173 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,199 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 44,941 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 37,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 30,059 miles

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

Offside 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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AU61 VTZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

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

Is AU61 VTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 VTZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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