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CE61 YXY

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,930 mi
Last recorded99,930 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 YXY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 99,930 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Slight Corrosion To Rear Components

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS (Trailing Arm Bush's) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 91,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

light scratching on windscreen

Fail 11 Aug 2025 91,223 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

light scratching on windscreen

Pass 19 Aug 2024 80,165 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 80,165 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 70,386 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 63,396 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear number plate faded

Fail 16 Aug 2022 63,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear number plate faded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 52,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 52,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 48,045 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 39,149 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 39,149 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 34,034 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 29,418 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 29,418 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 23,982 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 18,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres are slightly perished on outer walls

Pass 6 Jun 2014 13,813 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 YXY is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YXY, 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 YXY registered?

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

Is CE61 YXY safe to buy?

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