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CV61 ODJ

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,556 mi
Last recorded144,556 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 ODJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 144,556 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 137,409 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 137,395 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 133,038 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 133,038 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Pass 22 Sep 2023 124,524 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

play in o/s steering rack to limits a ttime of test

rear roll bar links fitted wrong way around roll bar still functioning

Pass 20 Sep 2022 114,811 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 114,811 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,253 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 97,218 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 17 Apr 2020 78,232 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 58,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 58,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 47,183 miles

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 29 Sep 2016 41,638 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 40,241 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 35,347 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 29,521 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 ODJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red 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 ODJ, 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 ODJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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