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AY61 XPU

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,983 mi
Last recorded141,983 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 XPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 141,983 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 138,544 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 138,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 128,966 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 116,203 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 99,757 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 99,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 83,018 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 65,734 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 63,602 miles

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Fail 22 Jul 2019 63,601 miles

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

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Pass 6 Aug 2018 57,743 miles

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER/UNDER TRAY

Fail 6 Aug 2018 57,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER/UNDER TRAY

Pass 10 Aug 2017 52,465 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED

Fail 10 Aug 2017 52,465 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 46,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 41,568 miles

both rear tyres are excessively deteriorated,close to limit and the n/s has a screw close to the outer sidewall

Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,271 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 XPU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 XPU, 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 XPU registered?

AY61 XPU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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