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AY61 XGT

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,117 mi
Last recorded126,117 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 126,117 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 126,117 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 121,792 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 121,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 117,529 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 113,315 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 104,246 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 104,246 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 97,399 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant below min

engine cut out a few times during test

oil below min

Fail 14 Jun 2021 97,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant below min

engine cut out a few times during test

oil below min

Pass 20 Jun 2020 83,239 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs wearing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 83,239 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs wearing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 60,398 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 45,614 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 41,488 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 32,771 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 32,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 23,855 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 16,324 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 XGT is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XGT, 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 XGT registered?

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

Is AY61 XGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY61 XGT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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