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AV61 GXR

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,502 mi
Last recorded104,502 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 104,502 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2026 103,360 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 103,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside and Nearside (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2025 101,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Nearside and Offside suspension/axle and its attachment have its surface corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2025 101,105 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working Side mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Nearside and Offside suspension/axle and its attachment have its surface corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 93,909 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 85,209 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 75,705 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 70,563 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 63,556 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 53,326 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 49,029 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 42,291 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 34,583 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2015 26,254 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Jul 2014 15,394 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 GXR is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GXR, 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 GXR registered?

AV61 GXR is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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