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CX61 VKL

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,829 mi
Last recorded128,829 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 VKL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 128,829 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust shield not scurry

Pass 5 Jul 2025 123,387 miles

coolant leak

rear exhaust shield not scurry

Fail 4 Jul 2025 123,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

coolant leak

rear exhaust shield not scurry

Pass 6 Jul 2024 118,491 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 6 Jul 2024 118,491 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Jul 2023 108,255 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 100,561 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 93,081 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 93,081 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 87,247 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 87,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 80,413 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 76,196 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 65,545 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 65,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 60,680 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Sep 2015 49,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 36,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 36,335 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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CX61 VKL is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CX61 VKL, 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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CX61 VKL is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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