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AV61 GZU

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,290 mi
Last recorded111,290 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 GZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 111,290 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 106,273 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded/detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 106,256 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded/detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 106,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 102,618 miles

undertray fitted.

Pass 23 Aug 2022 96,112 miles

All exhaust heat shields loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm Remaining 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm Remaining 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Sill, Engine bay & Underside covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Fail 19 Aug 2022 96,101 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

All exhaust heat shields loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm Remaining 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm Remaining 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Sill, Engine bay & Underside covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Pass 12 Aug 2021 88,076 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 88,072 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 76,417 miles

Central Front Exhaust heat shield damaged & loose

Sill & Under bonnet covers fitted. Unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 8 Aug 2019 64,549 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 64,549 miles

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

Central Exhaust heat shielding hanging down

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 51,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (215/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm(215/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 51,703 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid below maximum level

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (215/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm(215/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 39,140 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 33,308 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 32,294 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 26,455 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 20,727 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GZU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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