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DE61 SVS

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,316 mi
Last recorded141,316 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 SVS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 141,316 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 141,315 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements plate obscured by bike rack (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to lose grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 133,022 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 124,052 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 115,876 miles

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

Nearside Inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 107,630 miles

damage to nearside doors & wheel arch but no sharp edges

under tray loose & sagging

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2020 98,966 miles

Offside Inner cv boot slightly deteriorated around inner clip

Fail 30 Nov 2020 98,966 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner cv boot slightly deteriorated around inner clip

Pass 25 Nov 2019 88,173 miles

Nearside doors & rear wheel arch damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

number plate light dull

Fail 25 Nov 2019 88,173 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside doors & rear wheel arch damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

number plate light dull

Pass 3 Dec 2018 76,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 64,947 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 64,947 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 53,268 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2016 53,268 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 40,061 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 25,379 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 25,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 SVS is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SVS, 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 SVS registered?

DE61 SVS is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is DE61 SVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 SVS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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