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AY61 XFF

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,426 mi
Last recorded110,426 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 XFF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 110,426 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2026 110,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre worn close to limit - Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges - Devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2025 104,138 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm, front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension parts corroded.

Fail 20 Feb 2025 104,138 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm, front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension parts corroded.

Pass 26 Feb 2024 97,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

suspension prats are covered in rust

Pass 20 Feb 2023 90,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 81,761 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 75,539 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 68,624 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 58,193 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 58,193 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 48,576 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 43,826 miles

Front tyres close to wear bars

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 35,486 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 28,957 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 28,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 20,774 miles

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)

osr tyre has cut in outer wall less than 25mm

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 XFF is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AY61 XFF, 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 XFF registered?

AY61 XFF is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AY61 XFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY61 XFF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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