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DG61 GKZ

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,851 mi
Last recorded106,851 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 106,851 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides large front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 106,804 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides large front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 101,209 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

Nearside Rear tyre edge wear

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 95,512 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 95,512 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 88,496 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 86,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 81,340 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 81,340 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 71,323 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 64,591 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 58,593 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 13 Sep 2016 58,593 miles

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

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 25 Sep 2015 50,721 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 37,062 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 GKZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GKZ, 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 GKZ registered?

DG61 GKZ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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