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AY61 XLH

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,602 mi
Last recorded93,602 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 XLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 93,602 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 93,602 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))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 84,874 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 80,219 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 75,602 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 66,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing 2 m/m tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing 1.8 m/m tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing 2 m/m tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing 2 m/m tread (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2018 66,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing 2 m/m tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing 1.8 m/m tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing 2 m/m tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing 2 m/m tread (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2017 55,988 miles

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

Offside Front Slight oil leak from offside driveshaft seal

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

Rear exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2016 46,988 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 37,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 28,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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 XLH is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XLH, 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 XLH registered?

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

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