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CV61 OBF

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,750 mi
Last recorded104,750 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 OBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 104,750 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 100,942 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 96,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge cracked/poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 96,275 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 91,086 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges/cracked and perished in tread/nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Jan 2023 91,086 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges/cracked and perished in tread/nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant level low, fan on constantly, starting to overheat

Pass 21 Jan 2022 84,943 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 84,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 80,610 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 80,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw (centre tread) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 74,799 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 74,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front undertray insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2019 63,959 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 51,892 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 41,499 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 32,607 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 21,805 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 May 2014 12,352 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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CV61 OBF is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver 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 CV61 OBF, 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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CV61 OBF is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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