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CV61 ZGU

2011 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

196,938 mi
Last recorded196,938 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 ZGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 196,938 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area impact damaged, not considered to be excessive. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, 5.9mm @centre of tread. 215/55R16 97W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, perished, worn on inner edge, 5mm @centre of tread. 215/55R16 97W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 196,938 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area impact damaged, not considered to be excessive. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, 5.9mm @centre of tread. 215/55R16 97W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, perished, worn on inner edge, 5mm @centre of tread. 215/55R16 97W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 183,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, perished, 5.3mm @centre of tread. 215/55R16 97W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2023 169,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, worn on both edges, 2.9mm @centre of tread. 215/55R16 93V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, worn on inner edge, 4.8mm @centre of tread. 215/55R16 93V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, worn on inner edge, 3.3mm @centre of tread. 215/55R16 93V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Dec 2023 169,493 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, worn on both edges, 2.9mm @centre of tread. 215/55R16 93V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, worn on inner edge, 4.8mm @centre of tread. 215/55R16 93V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, worn on inner edge, 3.3mm @centre of tread. 215/55R16 93V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2022 156,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, 6mm @centre of tread. 215/55R16 97W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 144,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 131,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 3.7mm @centre of tread. 215/55R16 97W XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 4.6mm @centre of tread. 215/55R16 97W XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished, 4.2mm @centre of tread. 215/55R16 97W XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 5.1mm @centre of tread. 215/55R16 97W XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 131,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 3.7mm @centre of tread. 215/55R16 97W XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 4.6mm @centre of tread. 215/55R16 97W XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished, 4.2mm @centre of tread. 215/55R16 97W XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 5.1mm @centre of tread. 215/55R16 97W XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 121,326 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 103,549 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 84,408 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 60,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2015 41,096 miles

Slight rusting to inner surfaces of front brake discs

Pass 29 Dec 2014 29,357 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 27,039 miles

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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CV61 ZGU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CV61 ZGU, 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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CV61 ZGU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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