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DG61 NEO

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

157,528 mi
Last recorded157,528 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 NEO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 157,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 151,475 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 151,475 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 151,473 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess DOG BONE (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front END BODY DAMAGE

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2022 134,242 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 118,743 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 118,626 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 90,370 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 83,568 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 83,533 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 77,606 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Jul 2018 77,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jul 2018 77,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre is flat ()

Fail 11 Jul 2018 77,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 76,844 miles

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

gearbox oil leak.

nail in osr tyre.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 67,728 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 59,216 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 46,328 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 39,256 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 NEO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NEO, 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 NEO registered?

DG61 NEO is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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