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AY61 XSB

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,064 mi
Last recorded126,064 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 126,064 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 121,678 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 117,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3-4mm. wearing smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 117,472 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3-4mm. wearing smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 113,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6mm.tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 108,872 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 108,872 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 100,073 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 100,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm.inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 84,402 miles

Engine cover and under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2018 84,402 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine cover and under vehicle covers fitted

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 73,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 68,091 miles

Offside Rear tyre's outer sidewall slight damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2015 60,658 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 60,658 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 50,593 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 XSB 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 68.8%.

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 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 XSB, 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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AY61 XSB is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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