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CV61 LKZ

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,997 mi
Last recorded73,997 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 LKZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 73,997 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 73,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 69,548 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 65,947 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 65,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 61,804 miles

Offside Rear service brake lagging in operation compared to nearside rear

Fail 4 Nov 2022 61,803 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust rear silencer leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear service brake lagging in operation compared to nearside rear

Pass 6 Oct 2021 57,151 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 55,137 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at front pipe. & rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust lamda reading only just met higher limit.

Pass 27 Sep 2019 51,086 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at flexable pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 44,530 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 42,386 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 37,080 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 37,080 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 30,239 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 22,752 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut/chunk missing from tyre on nearside front

wipers smearing

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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CV61 LKZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV61 LKZ, 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 CV61 LKZ registered?

CV61 LKZ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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