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DG61 MXY

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,150 mi
Last recorded152,150 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 152,150 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 152,142 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 146,610 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 140,836 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 134,901 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 131,654 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (Front and rear) (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 131,654 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing Both front and O/S/R missing 1 wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (Front and rear) (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 120,679 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 120,678 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Banging coming from N/S/F strut mount area when driving in and out of rollers. unable to verify due to covers fitted. No movement found when jacked or on the ground due to spring tension.

Pass 31 Jul 2019 103,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 84,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 63,812 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 63,811 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 49,472 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 39,441 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 MXY is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 MXY, 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 MXY is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is DG61 MXY safe to buy?

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