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AU61 YTW

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,199 mi
Last recorded101,199 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 101,199 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 101,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached brocken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2022 93,973 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 93,960 miles

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

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside 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 all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 85,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 85,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 74,987 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 74,987 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 59,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2019 59,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2018 50,608 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 41,376 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 34,781 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 34,584 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 31,382 miles

Front wipers smear windscreen slightly

vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 25,143 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YTW is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YTW, 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 YTW is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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