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DF61 BXG

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,378 mi
Last recorded120,378 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 BXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 120,378 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 120,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 117,020 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 117,017 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 114,690 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 114,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 111,939 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 111,932 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 101,533 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 90,218 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 76,850 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 76,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 58,492 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 58,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2017 47,316 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY ON INNER EDGE

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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 38,028 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2015 25,616 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 23,559 miles

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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DF61 BXG is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 DF61 BXG, 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 DF61 BXG registered?

DF61 BXG is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is DF61 BXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 BXG 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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