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DG61 GGV

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,243 mi
Last recorded162,243 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 GGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 162,243 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2025 150,415 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 150,415 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 144,649 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front 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 16 Jan 2023 137,879 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 125,463 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 117,678 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 107,810 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 95,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 3.7mm 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm 2.5mm 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm 2.7mm 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 95,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 3.7mm 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm 2.5mm 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm 2.7mm 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 83,631 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 81,277 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 81,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 65,514 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 50,052 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rerrished (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 34,890 miles

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

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 2 Sep 2014 34,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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 GGV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red 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 GGV, 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 GGV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is DG61 GGV safe to buy?

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