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CY61 FEV

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,894 mi
Last recorded117,894 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY61 FEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 117,894 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 117,894 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 108,288 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 108,288 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear both Breake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear both Breake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 100,333 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2024 100,333 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 98,574 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 96,117 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 May 2021 93,362 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 93,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 90,221 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 89,763 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 89,763 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 81,994 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 81,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,663 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts getting a little low 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear very slightly castellated on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2015 59,183 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 48,455 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 FEV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 CY61 FEV, 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 FEV registered?

CY61 FEV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is CY61 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY61 FEV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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