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CE61 ESO

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,458 mi
Last recorded96,458 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 ESO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 96,458 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 96,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 93,906 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 91,356 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 91,354 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 82,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 14 Oct 2022 82,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 15 Oct 2021 69,660 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And both front Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 69,660 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And both front Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 63,819 miles

Nearside Rear Door has damage.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Small chips in windscreen.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 60,966 miles

Nearside Front Wing/bumper has damage.

Nearside Rear Door has damage.

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 22 Aug 2018 55,602 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Under tray and sill covers fitted.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 48,635 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 44,319 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 36,157 miles

Small cut in N/S/F tyre sidewall - cords not showing

Pass 24 Sep 2014 29,372 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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CE61 ESO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE61 ESO, 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 CE61 ESO registered?

CE61 ESO is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is CE61 ESO safe to buy?

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