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CE61 XFY

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,762 mi
Last recorded47,762 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 XFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 47,762 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 45,015 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 44,971 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 42,024 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 41,821 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 62,536 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 62,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 56,378 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 56,377 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 51,424 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 28,716 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 24,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/50/17 95w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both front tyres sidewalls scuffed

Fail 8 Aug 2019 24,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/50/17 95w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres sidewalls scuffed

Pass 8 Aug 2018 20,467 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 16,046 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 8,488 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 5,840 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 4,335 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 XFY is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red 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 XFY, 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 XFY registered?

CE61 XFY is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is CE61 XFY safe to buy?

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