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CK61 LVW

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,528 mi
Last recorded145,528 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 LVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 145,528 miles

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

Front Upper engine mount bush cracked

Fail 15 May 2026 145,528 miles

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper engine mount bush cracked

Pass 12 May 2025 103,824 miles

Vehicle has been Under sealed

Fail 12 May 2025 103,824 miles

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

Vehicle has been Under sealed

Pass 21 Mar 2024 98,024 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 98,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2023 91,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 91,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 85,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 82,640 miles

Nearside Rear bumper slightly loose

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 17 Jul 2020 77,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 77,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 67,801 miles

Front under tray fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 55,656 miles

Front under tray fitted

Fail 1 May 2018 55,656 miles

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

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 44,365 miles

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

Front under tray fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2016 33,148 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 22,008 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 17,519 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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CK61 LVW 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 CK61 LVW, 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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CK61 LVW is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 December 2011.

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