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AU61 VUD

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,883 mi
Last recorded133,883 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 VUD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 133,883 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion steering & suspension components

Pass 16 Dec 2024 127,873 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 122,574 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 122,574 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 115,084 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 115,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 103,719 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 94,391 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 90,691 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 90,691 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 76,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 76,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Tracking

Pass 21 Mar 2018 61,563 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 49,150 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,154 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,205 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 23,778 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 VUD is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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