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DE61 SNV

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,326 mi
Last recorded77,326 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 SNV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 77,326 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 77,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2025 72,166 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 63,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 54,833 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 54,795 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 47,252 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 42,580 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 39,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2020 39,768 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 37,344 miles

both front tyres perished and 0mm on inner edge

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 4 Oct 2018 32,618 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 31,123 miles

osf tyre low on inner edge

rear bushes perished

Fail 1 Nov 2017 31,123 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osf tyre low on inner edge

rear bushes perished

Pass 4 Nov 2016 29,589 miles

Rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 3 Nov 2016 29,589 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 5 Nov 2015 27,786 miles

front fog lamps n/w

Pass 6 Nov 2014 25,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SNV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SNV, 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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DE61 SNV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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