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AV61 FYZ

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

159,801 mi
Last recorded159,801 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 FYZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 159,801 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 157,632 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2024 149,331 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2024 149,207 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 131,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension and brake components corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2023 131,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension and brake components corroded

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 124,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint/joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 124,141 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected damaged jagged edges (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint/joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 116,432 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 116,431 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 106,083 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 106,080 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/zr16 97w xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on their legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 94,458 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 77,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 77,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tyres 215/55/zr16 97w xl (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 54,300 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 54,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 36,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 36,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FYZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FYZ, 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 FYZ registered?

AV61 FYZ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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