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DG61 MXJ

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,498 mi
Last recorded104,498 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 MXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 104,498 miles

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

tps tyre pressure warning on

Pass 4 Nov 2021 100,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

tps sensor lamp warning on

Pass 5 Nov 2020 96,990 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 93,730 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 93,727 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 88,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 88,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

fuel filler pipes damp

Pass 12 Oct 2017 82,932 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

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)

Wipers smearing on screen but not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 12 Oct 2017 82,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre feels excessively under inflated

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Wipers smearing on screen but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 10 Oct 2016 77,068 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

TPMS light on

covers fitted to engine and under car

Fail 10 Oct 2016 77,068 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

TPMS light on

covers fitted to engine and under car

Pass 12 Oct 2015 70,515 miles

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

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

TPMS light on

covers fitted to engine and under car

Fail 12 Oct 2015 70,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

TPMS light on

covers fitted to engine and under car

Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,980 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 MXJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MXJ, 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 MXJ registered?

DG61 MXJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2011.

Is DG61 MXJ safe to buy?

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