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DA61 FDM

2011 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,601 mi
Last recorded129,601 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 FDM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 129,601 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 118,698 miles

Customer advised that his clocks have been replaced

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 134,103 miles

Body component slightly loose Exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 134,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Body component slightly loose Exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 126,259 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre side wall ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

run flat light on dash

Fail 28 Apr 2023 126,172 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin blow back on engine fuel injector (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre side wall ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

run flat light on dash

Pass 29 Apr 2022 121,582 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 121,494 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 115,727 miles

Nail in tyre Nail in Passenger front & rear Tyres ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small cut in it near small securing clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 115,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nail in tyre Nail in Passenger front & rear Tyres ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small cut in it near small securing clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 108,963 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 102,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 95,733 miles

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 15 Mar 2017 85,395 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 66,033 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 49,535 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 49,535 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 FDM is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FDM, 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 FDM registered?

DA61 FDM is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 November 2011.

Is DA61 FDM safe to buy?

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