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AU61 ZBE

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

201,991 mi
Last recorded201,991 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 ZBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 201,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

suspension components and chassis corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 196,325 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 188,282 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 184,860 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 177,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 165,931 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front number plate deteriorated-front brake discs wearing thin-wishbone bushes perished-both front anti roll bar links have slight play-rear coil springs corroded-rear tyres worn low-rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 7 Oct 2019 161,818 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 139,959 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 139,959 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 111,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 111,088 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 107,345 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 103,561 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 85,300 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 ZBE is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZBE, 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 ZBE registered?

AU61 ZBE is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is AU61 ZBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 ZBE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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