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AV61 GYU

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,959 mi
Last recorded131,959 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 GYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 131,959 miles

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

Front front bumper slight damage

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame area and under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 131,944 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured drop link is missing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front front bumper slight damage

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame area and under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 121,435 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 109,356 miles

Central Front heat shield likely to become detached

Pass 14 Nov 2022 93,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 80% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/55 zr16 97w ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 71,742 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 68,721 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 68,721 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 65,156 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 61,614 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 59,595 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 49,126 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 38,417 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 26,505 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 19,407 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 GYU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV61 GYU registered?

AV61 GYU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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The MOT history for AV61 GYU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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