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DG61 MZJ

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,732 mi
Last recorded120,732 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 MZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 120,732 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gearbox side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under tray loose

Fail 18 Feb 2026 120,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gearbox side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under tray loose

Pass 19 Feb 2025 104,185 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 104,183 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 96,354 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 96,252 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 96,252 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 87,879 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 80,277 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 74,308 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 74,308 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 67,308 miles

Nearside Rear LOW TREAD

Offside Front JUST LEGAL

Fail 9 Jan 2019 67,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO BEAM PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPERS (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear LOW TREAD

Offside Front JUST LEGAL

Pass 30 Nov 2017 55,754 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 41,645 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 26,727 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 12,465 miles

Front brake pads low.

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 MZJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MZJ, 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 MZJ registered?

DG61 MZJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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