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AV61 FZM

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,822 mi
Last recorded99,822 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 99,822 miles

(Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)))

(Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 96,225 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 85,359 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 84,796 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2018 65,031 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 65,031 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 48,302 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 48,302 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 44,721 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 44,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 40,645 miles

advise front discs slightly worn

Fail 7 Jun 2016 40,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise front discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Jun 2015 32,931 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 31,280 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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AV61 FZM 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 64.3%.

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 FZM, 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 FZM registered?

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

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