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CP61 CXU

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,723 mi
Last recorded137,723 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 CXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 137,723 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front brake discs rusty

rear sub frame covered in underseal

Fail 14 Apr 2026 137,719 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front brake discs rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2026 137,718 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front sub frame corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2024 134,245 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 134,234 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 121,042 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 121,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 119,476 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER TREAD

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMET

SLIGHT BINDING ON NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR BRAKES

Pass 29 Nov 2021 110,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edge 205 55 R16

Pass 19 Jan 2021 105,226 miles

both rear tyres feathering

Pass 9 Jan 2020 100,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres wearing uneven may have road noise

Pass 24 Jan 2019 85,214 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 69,947 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 55,602 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 41,720 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 41,720 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 30 Jan 2015 29,269 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 27,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CXU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CP61 CXU, 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 CXU registered?

CP61 CXU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is CP61 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP61 CXU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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