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AY61 XFL

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,165 mi
Last recorded129,165 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 XFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 129,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

small hole in the nearside rear lamp lens

Pass 10 Oct 2024 121,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 115,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

offside front fog lamp broken

Pass 26 Sep 2022 110,566 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 103,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 98,349 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

condensation in the nearside head lamp

offside front fog lamp missing

Pass 21 Sep 2019 92,838 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front fog lamp missing

Fail 20 Sep 2019 92,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

offside front fog lamp missing

Pass 24 Sep 2018 83,744 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 83,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 75,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 75,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 64,620 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 49,573 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 35,511 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 35,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XFL is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XFL, 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 XFL registered?

AY61 XFL is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2011.

Is AY61 XFL safe to buy?

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