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AV61 FYJ

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

109,535 mi
Last recorded109,535 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 FYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 109,535 miles

Offside Front top mount bearing rough when rotated

general underside corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2025 109,535 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front top mount bearing rough when rotated

general underside corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2024 101,369 miles

Nearside Front top mount rough to turn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2023 95,555 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 83,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 73,578 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Upper engine mount rubber bush deteriorating no excessive movement

Pass 12 Aug 2020 67,645 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 63,618 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 63,618 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 54,205 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 45,246 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 39,429 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 33,106 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 27,405 miles

front pads are getting low

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 FYJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 AV61 FYJ, 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 AV61 FYJ registered?

AV61 FYJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2011.

Is AV61 FYJ safe to buy?

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