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CE61 USC

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,426 mi
Last recorded128,426 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 128,426 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 120,103 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 111,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 102,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 94,616 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 88,821 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 88,821 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 77,574 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged case missing

Fail 23 Oct 2020 77,565 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 73,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 69,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play were ball joint locates into hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 69,706 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 63,330 miles

Front Brake discs corroded inner surface

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 57,752 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 57,752 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 48,425 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 48,422 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 39,115 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 USC is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 USC, 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 USC registered?

CE61 USC is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is CE61 USC safe to buy?

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