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CE61 MKA

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,090 mi
Last recorded92,090 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 MKA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 92,090 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 82,250 miles

Front Lower engine under tray fitted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both also has minor cuts and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2025 82,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower engine under tray fitted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both also has minor cuts and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 72,667 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 71,819 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 69,193 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 69,193 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 67,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 67,379 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 61,329 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 54,336 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 50,907 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 42,422 miles

Both front tyres wearing uneven

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 6 Jan 2017 32,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

gearbox oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2017 32,129 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2016 24,727 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear of car. unable to have full inspection of seat belt

child seat fitted to offside rear of car. unable to have full inspection of seat belt

Fail 12 Jan 2016 24,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted to nearside rear of car. unable to have full inspection of seat belt

child seat fitted to offside rear of car. unable to have full inspection of seat belt

Pass 2 Feb 2015 18,359 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 15,910 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 MKA is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MKA, 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 MKA registered?

CE61 MKA is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is CE61 MKA safe to buy?

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