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AY61 WFC

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,408 mi
Last recorded150,408 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 WFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 150,408 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 150,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 139,227 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 139,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH OUTER (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 125,970 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 125,965 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 119,390 miles

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2023 119,122 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2022 115,824 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Inner 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 115,824 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Inner 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 90,236 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 84,378 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 84,378 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 77,602 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 77,602 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 73,906 miles

no plates in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2016 62,869 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 51,148 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 51,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 38,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WFC is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WFC, 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 WFC registered?

AY61 WFC is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is AY61 WFC safe to buy?

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