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CE61 XDN

2011 Ford Focus

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

183,193 mi
Last recorded183,193 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 XDN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 183,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 179,792 miles

Rear Axle suspension arms front subframe corrosion all over

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Pass 10 May 2024 174,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 169,627 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess NS&OS (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slight bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 15 May 2023 169,627 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess NS&OS (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slight bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 162,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slight bend (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip slightly insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 157,342 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2021 157,342 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 139,743 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 139,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 114,656 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 93,326 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,557 miles

exhaust heat shield hanging unattached

Fail 12 Jun 2017 72,359 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield hanging unattached

Pass 21 Jun 2016 50,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED, UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELT

Offside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED, UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELT

Fail 21 Jun 2016 50,598 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED, UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELT

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED, UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELT

Pass 22 Jun 2015 25,464 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,438 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 XDN is a 2011 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel 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 XDN, 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 XDN registered?

CE61 XDN is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is CE61 XDN safe to buy?

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