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CE61 XYT

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,897 mi
Last recorded152,897 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 152,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin * both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 152,897 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin * both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 148,695 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 143,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2023 143,293 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre wear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2022 138,986 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 138,986 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 130,737 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Perished around circumference of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 130,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Perished around circumference of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 120,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to cushion rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

heat shield fuel tank area not fully secure.

Fail 22 Aug 2020 120,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to cushion rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

heat shield fuel tank area not fully secure.

Pass 22 Aug 2019 110,336 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 100,022 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 100,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 85,932 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 85,932 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 71,320 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 71,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 56,842 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 46,977 miles

Engine Cover Fitted To Underside

Nail In Nearside Rear tyre

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 XYT is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XYT, 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 XYT registered?

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

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