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AV61 SOE

2011 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

179,658 mi
Last recorded179,658 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 SOE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 179,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 179,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 167,654 miles

Offside Front Door check strap broken

Fail 8 Dec 2023 167,654 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Door check strap broken

Pass 1 Dec 2022 156,174 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 156,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 145,188 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery light on

Fail 26 Nov 2021 145,188 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery light on

Pass 2 Dec 2020 134,972 miles

Battery warning light is on

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 115,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 115,934 miles

Emissions not tested Refused to carry out further test(s) after initial failure causing measuring equipment fault on two other full test attempts. (other diesel vehicles tested today with no faults) (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

'Engine oil change due' message on display at time of test after engine start up

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides of axle close to limit - STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Large 'Dream-Catcher' hanging from rear view mirror within windscreen swept area does not seriously restrict view at time of test

NOTE: Manufacturer's displayed maximum smoke limit: 0.56m-1 (on VIN plate)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre wearing smooth/devoid of tread on inner shoulder

Offside Front Damaged fog lamp cowling/plastic trim trapped secure at time of test so not yet a danger to other road users

Offside Headlamp defective/allowing obvious water ingress residue of which may affect pattern (unable to check due to no dip beam)

Pass 9 Jun 2018 99,208 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 83,030 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 83,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 65,341 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 65,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside windscreen washer not hitting screeen

Pass 21 Dec 2015 60,691 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 49,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 SOE is a 2011 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SOE, 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 SOE is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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