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CX61 VPY

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,797 mi
Last recorded71,797 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 VPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 71,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7m at time of test (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 inner edge / going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 67,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge / going out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 67,083 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge / going out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 62,778 miles

Front Lower Radiator lower support bracket bent

Pass 26 Jul 2023 57,909 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 57,909 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 48,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 39,409 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 37,424 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 37,212 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 37,211 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 35,968 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 33,993 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 32,148 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 32,148 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt twisted (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 30,973 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 24,478 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 18,419 miles

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

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 VPY is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CX61 VPY, 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 VPY registered?

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

Is CX61 VPY safe to buy?

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