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DG61 FBA

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,571 mi
Last recorded103,571 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 103,571 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 97,385 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 97,385 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 90,801 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 90,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 84,476 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 84,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2022 77,325 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 77,325 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn von arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 70,904 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 64,137 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 57,402 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 49,803 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 49,803 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,431 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged nsf /nsr /osr (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 49,429 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Valve stem slightly damaged nsf /nsr /osr (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 29,779 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 22,772 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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DG61 FBA is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver 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 DG61 FBA, 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 DG61 FBA registered?

DG61 FBA is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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