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DG61 GBV

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,144 mi
Last recorded101,144 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 GBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 101,144 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 98,697 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 98,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 95,895 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 93,353 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 89,982 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

n/s rear door seal adrift at bottom

Fail 5 Apr 2022 89,982 miles

Headlamp aim too low both headlight aims too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s rear door seal adrift at bottom

Pass 13 May 2021 83,670 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 83,011 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 79,921 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 74,859 miles

some seperation in nearside/offside front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes

wear in front brake disc faces

Fail 4 Dec 2018 74,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

some seperation in nearside/offside front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes

wear in front brake disc faces

Pass 30 Nov 2017 69,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn/wearing on outer edge , some wear in front brake disc faces

offside headlamp light output in beam image becoming poor

Fail 30 Nov 2017 69,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front tyre worn/wearing on outer edge , some wear in front brake disc faces

offside headlamp light output in beam image becoming poor

Pass 25 Nov 2016 63,585 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 58,751 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 58,793 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 55,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 55,436 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 53,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 GBV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GBV, 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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DG61 GBV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is DG61 GBV safe to buy?

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