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AV61 SVT

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,988 mi
Last recorded55,988 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 55,988 miles

Nearside Front headlamp moisture

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 51,626 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 47,215 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 47,215 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 41,844 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 34,878 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 34,878 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 30,338 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 21,567 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 18,673 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 14,196 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 9,847 miles

undershield

Pass 2 Oct 2015 5,347 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 2,593 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 SVT is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVT, 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 SVT registered?

AV61 SVT is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is AV61 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 SVT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV61 SVT have outstanding finance?

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