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CY61 AYL

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,587 mi
Last recorded147,587 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY61 AYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 147,587 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 147,587 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 133,913 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 133,913 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 119,314 miles

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SMALL HOLE IN GAITOR (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

OSF FOG LAMP LENS CRACKED

Pass 25 Oct 2022 104,131 miles

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 104,128 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 92,336 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Oct 2021 92,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Oct 2020 85,769 miles

ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 85,766 miles

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

ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 77,411 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))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

evidence of diesel stains around tank filler pipes and breathers

front brakes slightly noisy in operation

vehicle wet when examined

Pass 9 Nov 2018 64,658 miles

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40 mm

Pass 9 Nov 2017 53,455 miles

brake fluid level between min/max

front brake pads appear to be getting low

front tyres down to wear bars

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 10 Nov 2016 44,972 miles

vehicle tested under damp conditions

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 11 Nov 2015 36,548 miles

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 11 Nov 2015 36,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 14 Nov 2014 28,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2014 28,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle tested under wet conditions

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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CY61 AYL is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CY61 AYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CY61 AYL registered?

CY61 AYL is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 October 2011.

Is CY61 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY61 AYL shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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