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CE61 PZM

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,234 mi
Last recorded107,234 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 PZM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 107,234 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 99,895 miles

ALL rear suspension components are corroded

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 99,895 miles

ALL rear suspension components are corroded

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 91,827 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 91,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 91,824 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 89,825 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

slight combustion leak from injectors area

Fail 9 Jun 2022 89,818 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shields loose

slight combustion leak from injectors area

Pass 11 Jun 2021 79,589 miles

front exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 11 Jun 2021 79,589 miles

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

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 May 2020 73,120 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 17 Jun 2019 60,670 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 60,670 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 51,892 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 51,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 47,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

Fail 15 Jun 2017 47,607 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

Pass 21 Jun 2016 44,696 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 44,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 34,049 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 33,978 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 21,594 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 PZM is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PZM, 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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CE61 PZM is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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