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AY61 XTL

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,777 mi
Last recorded142,777 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 142,777 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 142,704 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 137,332 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 119,922 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 111,230 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 95,693 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 69,497 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 69,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 60,061 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 XTL is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XTL, 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 XTL registered?

AY61 XTL is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is AY61 XTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY61 XTL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY61 XTL have outstanding finance?

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