CarVerify

Free Car Check

DA61 BSU

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,283 mi
Last recorded68,283 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 BSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 68,283 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 60,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 53,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 48,672 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 48,666 miles

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

Antifreeze level below minimum

Pass 21 Oct 2021 43,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down on inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension frame / suspension areas very rusty/light corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2020 37,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 33,337 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 33,337 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 28,347 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 21,738 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 17,293 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Oct 2015 13,112 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 9,691 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DA61 BSU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA61 BSU, 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

How do I check the history of DA61 BSU?

You can check the full history of DA61 BSU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DA61 BSU registered?

DA61 BSU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is DA61 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 BSU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA61 BSU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DA61 BSU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.