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DG61 CTU

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,098 mi
Last recorded113,098 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 CTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 113,098 miles

Exhaust noisy Around flexi pipe area (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamps have condensation to inside of lenses

Fail 23 Jan 2026 113,098 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield coming away near fuel tank

Exhaust noisy Around flexi pipe area (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamps have condensation to inside of lenses

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 96,092 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 95,382 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 88,458 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 88,456 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 82,058 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 76,338 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 67,543 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Oct 2019 61,139 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Oct 2019 61,139 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam - bulb was fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 51,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 40,781 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 40,478 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 31,677 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 24,208 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 16,587 miles

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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DG61 CTU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG61 CTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG61 CTU registered?

DG61 CTU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is DG61 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 CTU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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