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AV61 FTA

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,234 mi
Last recorded156,234 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 FTA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 156,234 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 152,928 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 140,709 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All indicator bulbs discolored (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

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

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

Offside Mirror indicator lense missing but still flashes orange

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Nearside and offside slightly misshaped on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 140,707 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All indicator bulbs discolored (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Offside Mirror indicator lense missing but still flashes orange

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Nearside and offside slightly misshaped on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 127,780 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside side repeater lens missing

Fail 30 Sep 2021 127,780 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside side repeater lens missing

Pass 1 Oct 2020 119,179 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Fail 1 Oct 2020 119,179 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working Replaced bulb ----- Bulb N501A ----- (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 26 Sep 2019 107,885 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2018 93,499 miles

Engine bay covers fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Pass 25 Sep 2017 81,927 miles

Engine bay covers fitted to the vehicle are covering testable item

Undertrays fitted to the vehicle are covering testable item

Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,029 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level Level on minimum (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 68,029 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level Level on minimum (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 55,821 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,776 miles

nsr tyre wearing outer edge / nsr shock damp

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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AV61 FTA is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV61 FTA, 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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AV61 FTA is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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