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DE61 XYB

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,849 mi
Last recorded109,849 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 XYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 109,849 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))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 101,894 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 91,760 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame corroded part cover by under tray (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr trailing bush close on limit / nsr parting [found on shaker plate] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 87,768 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr trailing arm bush parting worn close on limit / nsr trailing arm bush worn parting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 84,824 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsr and osr upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr trailing arm bush parted worn can be seen with shaker plate on limit nsr trailing arm bush worn parted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 84,824 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsr and osr upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr trailing arm bush parted worn can be seen with shaker plate on limit nsr trailing arm bush worn parted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 78,883 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers worn (3.4 (b) (i))

front sub frame and rear suspension starting to corrode

Fail 16 Oct 2020 78,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured fronts and nsr (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers worn (3.4 (b) (i))

front sub frame and rear suspension starting to corrode

Pass 19 Sep 2019 73,836 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 73,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 69,269 miles

front and rear sub frames corroded / rear suspension starting to corrode

oil leaks / rear trailling bushes starting to part

Fail 9 Oct 2018 69,269 miles

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

front and rear sub frames corroded / rear suspension starting to corrode

oil leaks / rear trailling bushes starting to part

Pass 3 Oct 2017 65,006 miles

oil or fluid leak from under tray advise further inspection

wipers worn / osr trailling bush parting

Pass 11 Oct 2016 58,668 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 52,155 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre mis shaped and close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 52,155 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre mis shaped and close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 42,373 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has 2x nails.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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 XYB is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver 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 DE61 XYB, 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 XYB is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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