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CP61 HZL

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

98,356 mi
Last recorded98,356 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 98,356 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output steaming (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 98,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output steaming (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 93,711 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 87,620 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 87,620 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 80,806 miles

Front Both tyres 3 mm tread

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 80,806 miles

Front Both tyres 3 mm tread

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 74,663 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 74,663 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 66,770 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 18 Jun 2020 62,428 miles

Engine oil and coolant levels low

Engine under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 7 May 2019 53,957 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 53,957 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 44,192 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 41,386 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 36,139 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 26,600 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight warp to nearside front disc (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 26,600 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight warp to nearside front disc (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 17,042 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 HZL is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red 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 CP61 HZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP61 HZL registered?

CP61 HZL is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2011.

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The MOT history for CP61 HZL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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