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AY61 XTE

2011 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,029 mi
Last recorded94,029 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 94,029 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 94,029 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 88,080 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 75,689 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 75,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 64,300 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 54,230 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 44,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Slightly loose hanger broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres sidewall cracked and perished. cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 44,432 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 44,100 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 44,090 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 42,753 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 41,025 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 36,457 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 28,801 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 20,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 XTE is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XTE, 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 XTE registered?

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

Is AY61 XTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY61 XTE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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