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DE61 RGO

2011 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,937 mi
Last recorded83,937 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 RGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 83,937 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 83,931 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 80,894 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 77,666 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 77,665 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi / mounting beacket broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 71,252 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 67,938 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 62,427 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 56,670 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 51,924 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to rear floor pan at join. (appears to be corroded under plastic coating) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 46,044 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 39,529 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 39,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 33,494 miles

Offside Front tyre small cut in sidewall.

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 33,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre small cut in sidewall.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 27,609 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 21,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Sep 2014 21,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RGO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RGO, 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 RGO registered?

DE61 RGO is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is DE61 RGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 RGO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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