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CE61 VJO

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,390 mi
Last recorded153,390 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 153,390 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 141,269 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 141,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side due to snapped park brake cable (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 131,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 122,693 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 114,635 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 114,631 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 104,813 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 104,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2019 89,715 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 77,640 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 77,640 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 63,094 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 49,466 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 42,857 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 38,167 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 38,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 VJO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VJO, 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 VJO registered?

CE61 VJO is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is CE61 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE61 VJO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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