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DA61 DXG

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,811 mi
Last recorded147,811 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 147,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 147,811 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Heatshield Insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2022 134,656 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 134,247 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking on flexi join of cat converter (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 120,151 miles

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

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

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

Suspension Has Surface Corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2021 120,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension Has Surface Corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2020 106,339 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 90,670 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2018 79,434 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 68,291 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 68,291 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016
Pass 1 Dec 2015 43,778 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 32,357 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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DA61 DXG 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 71.4%.

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 DA61 DXG, 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 DA61 DXG registered?

DA61 DXG is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is DA61 DXG safe to buy?

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