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AY61 BUH

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,275 mi
Last recorded219,275 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 219,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch covered with filler

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear fog slightly off colour

Fail 23 Mar 2020 219,274 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure bulb not in holder (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel arch covered with filler

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear fog slightly off colour

Pass 25 Mar 2019 179,686 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 146,418 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 141,558 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2016 141,535 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2015 137,729 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 110,680 miles

Coolant leak

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

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 BUH is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AY61 BUH, 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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What year was AY61 BUH registered?

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

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