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AV61 GYX

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,259 mi
Last recorded124,259 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 124,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arms (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 115,355 miles

Battery warning on dash

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 105,613 miles

Offside Front slight play in inner tie rod

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 105,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight play in inner tie rod

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 98,071 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 95,029 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 95,029 miles

Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant below minimum

oil on minimum

Pass 2 Oct 2020 88,382 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 80,778 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 68,408 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 68,408 miles

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 60,106 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 60,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 46,961 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 32,636 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 19,397 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 GYX 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 75%.

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 GYX, 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 GYX registered?

AV61 GYX is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2011.

Is AV61 GYX safe to buy?

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