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CX61 VLU

2011 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,828 mi
Last recorded197,828 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 VLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 197,828 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 197,828 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 186,673 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 178,425 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 178,284 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 166,501 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 153,368 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 136,597 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 129,723 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 115,798 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 115,798 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. front and rear (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 106,559 miles

Rear tyres worn

front brakes corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2018 106,549 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres worn

front brakes corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2016 87,768 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre cracking up on tread and stepping on the inner tread

Fail 8 Oct 2016 87,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre cracking up on tread and stepping on the inner tread

Pass 2 Oct 2015 69,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished and stepping

Fail 26 Sep 2015 69,478 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished and stepping

Pass 20 Sep 2014 49,136 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 VLU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLU, 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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What year was CX61 VLU registered?

CX61 VLU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is CX61 VLU safe to buy?

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