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DE61 PYF

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,335 mi
Last recorded122,335 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 PYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 122,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 116,774 miles

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))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 113,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 113,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 110,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted up only just passed = recommend replaced ASAP!! (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 110,579 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted up only just passed = recommend replaced ASAP!! (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 107,235 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend both replaced asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 107,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend both replaced asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 98,724 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 91,960 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 78,838 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 78,799 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 54,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace discs and pads!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing inner/outer edges ?

Pass 9 May 2016 40,025 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 27,705 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 25,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DE61 PYF is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE61 PYF, 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 DE61 PYF registered?

DE61 PYF is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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