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AY61 XTZ

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,742 mi
Last recorded124,742 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 XTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 124,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has a cut but no cords visible at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 114,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cut but no cords visible at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on lower arm has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 105,276 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 105,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tyre.(Non repairable area.) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in between the tread block. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 95,086 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has small cuts in but none deep enough to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cut but no cords visible at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre becoming perished on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 86,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner and outer edges of tread cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake fluid level slightly above minimum mark

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing outer edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Offside and nearside tyres have cracking in tread inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Mar 2021 80,460 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 80,459 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 76,142 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central and nearside front of windscreen has damage /chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 71,300 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 71,300 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,385 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,879 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 44,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 38,331 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 XTZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey 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 XTZ, 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 XTZ registered?

AY61 XTZ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AY61 XTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY61 XTZ 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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