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CV61 YVM

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,404 mi
Last recorded125,404 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 YVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 125,404 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened by rear tray mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

heatshield loose

offside rear brake lagging

Pass 29 Aug 2025 111,641 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 98,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

brake fluid getting dirty.,

Fail 30 Aug 2024 98,589 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

brake fluid getting dirty.,

Pass 21 Aug 2023 85,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 74,749 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 64,546 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 64,543 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 61,758 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both, offside worse (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 59,877 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 54,549 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 48,789 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 41,761 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 35,707 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 26,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 26,393 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 24,951 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 YVM is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVM, 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 YVM is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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