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AV61 LSY

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,837 mi
Last recorded76,837 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 76,837 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 71,311 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 67,547 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 67,547 miles

Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2023 64,811 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 63,160 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 61,783 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 60,744 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,293 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 55,804 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 52,565 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 48,559 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 48,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 39,444 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 39,444 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 30,182 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 30,182 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LSY is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LSY, 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 LSY registered?

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

Is AV61 LSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 LSY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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