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CE61 XLK

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,653 mi
Last recorded88,653 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 88,653 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split between tread[2020] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre perishing [2019] ()

Fail 9 Aug 2025 88,653 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle full (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split between tread[2020] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre perishing [2019] ()

Pass 26 Jul 2024 84,919 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 84,919 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Been hit half of bumper missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 82,453 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 82,382 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 77,250 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 70,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 May 2021 70,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2020 63,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 May 2020 63,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 59,668 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 59,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 54,366 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 47,936 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 40,660 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 40,141 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 33,758 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 33,704 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XLK is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XLK, 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 XLK registered?

CE61 XLK is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is CE61 XLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE61 XLK shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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