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AY61 XFX

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,602 mi
Last recorded121,602 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 121,602 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 115,905 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 115,905 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 107,960 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 102,779 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 98,601 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 91,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front washer jet slightly misaligned but sufficient washer fluid is provided

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of engine or suspension components

Fail 20 Jan 2021 91,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front washer jet slightly misaligned but sufficient washer fluid is provided

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of engine or suspension components

Pass 9 Jan 2020 79,450 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 79,450 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 65,516 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

exterior fuel flap missing

windscreen washers provide limit fluid

Pass 19 Jan 2018 51,781 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing and cracking on side walls

Fail 16 Jan 2018 51,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres perishing and cracking on side walls

Pass 14 Jan 2017 37,162 miles

slight deteriation on front wish bone rear rubber bushes

Pass 16 Jan 2016 28,129 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 21,884 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 XFX 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 XFX, 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 XFX registered?

AY61 XFX is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AY61 XFX safe to buy?

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