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CP61 CBV

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,438 mi
Last recorded96,438 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 CBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 96,438 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output SOME CONDENSATION INSIDE HEADLAMP LENSE (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear LIGHT LENSE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BUT REPAIRED

Fail 16 Jan 2026 96,438 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output SOME CONDENSATION INSIDE HEADLAMP LENSE (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear LIGHT LENSE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BUT REPAIRED

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 89,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output HEADLAMP CONDENSATED (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 83,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress to lamp lene (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense damaged but repaired with red tape (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 83,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress to lamp lene (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense damaged but repaired with red tape (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 73,385 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 60,829 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 57,357 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 55,028 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 51,058 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 47,181 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 42,736 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 42,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 38,423 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 33,954 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 30,344 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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CP61 CBV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CP61 CBV, 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 CP61 CBV registered?

CP61 CBV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 November 2011.

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