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AY61 XLK

2011 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,583 mi
Last recorded123,583 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 XLK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 123,583 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 119,032 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 113,179 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 113,179 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 113,099 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits suspect due to exhaust blows. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect bulb in wrong. (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

center heat shield come loose fallen down.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 1 Sep 2023 105,282 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 105,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2022 91,178 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 75,257 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 68,053 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 60,407 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges 2-3 mm.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

rear number plate water/dirt ingress.

Pass 10 Sep 2018 48,892 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 48,792 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 36,092 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 36,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bulge worn through 215/50x17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2016 24,389 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 20,513 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 16,428 miles

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 XLK is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XLK, 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 XLK registered?

AY61 XLK is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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