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AU61 YLP

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,481 mi
Last recorded113,481 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 YLP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 113,481 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 110,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 108,303 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 103,321 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front disc inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s font wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s side repeater deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2022 99,158 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front inner face gas a corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged n/s and o/s rear starting to crack and going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s mirror/side repeater deteriorated

small chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2021 95,012 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged o/s rear starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2021 95,012 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged o/s rear starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2020 92,069 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s f worn on edges and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 76,530 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 59,854 miles

Rear exhaust bracket weld broken

Pass 30 Mar 2017 45,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall and getting low

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 45,592 miles

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

Front inner brake pads getting low

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall and getting low

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 34,423 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 24,058 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 YLP is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YLP, 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 YLP registered?

AU61 YLP is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is AU61 YLP safe to buy?

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