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DU61 AVC

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,173 mi
Last recorded112,173 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 AVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 112,173 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 112,172 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 104,054 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 97,052 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 88,165 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 79,477 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Upper drop link rubber has pin hole

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 72,633 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily corroded & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 65,730 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 62,730 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 57,899 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 46,975 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 39,153 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 39,153 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip requires adjustment (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 31,557 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 23,185 miles

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

Offside 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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DU61 AVC is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DU61 AVC, 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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DU61 AVC is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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