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CP61 DBZ

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,500 mi
Last recorded153,500 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 DBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 153,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 134,281 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Feb 2025 134,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not located correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not located correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Feb 2025 133,938 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 116,300 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 108,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 100,498 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 96,161 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 96,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 95,436 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 86,087 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 76,831 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 76,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 67,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 56,183 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 39,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 39,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 24,163 miles

n/s front tyre is damaged on the outside sidewall - no cords showing at time of test

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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CP61 DBZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CP61 DBZ, 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 CP61 DBZ registered?

CP61 DBZ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 November 2011.

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