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AY61 BUE

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,106 mi
Last recorded154,106 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 BUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 154,106 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 153,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 143,588 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 143,588 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 139,692 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 139,692 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 135,979 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 131,062 miles

steering column has slight movement at steering wheel

Pass 31 Oct 2016 128,230 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 118,388 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 99,880 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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AY61 BUE is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AY61 BUE, 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 AY61 BUE registered?

AY61 BUE is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 November 2011.

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The MOT history for AY61 BUE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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