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AV61 LTU

2011 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,543 mi
Last recorded57,543 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 LTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 57,543 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 55,178 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 55,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 54,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces are corroded and outers lipped / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 51,310 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 51,310 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 48,180 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 47,143 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 47,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 44,501 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 40,958 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 40,958 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 36,108 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 29,801 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 24,562 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 19,393 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 LTU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Brown 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 LTU, 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 LTU registered?

AV61 LTU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 October 2011.

Is AV61 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 LTU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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