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DG61 NEU

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,712 mi
Last recorded85,712 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 85,712 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 84,841 miles

Offside Rear tail lamp

Pass 22 Aug 2023 83,494 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 82,136 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear bumper damage held by gray tape

Offside Rear stop lamp lens damaged coverd with red tape

Pass 27 Aug 2021 80,449 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 78,384 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 78,384 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 76,338 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 73,217 miles

HAND BRAKE HEAVY TO OPERATE - SUSPECT CABLE

SLIGHT JUDDER N/S/F BRAKE

Fail 23 Aug 2018 73,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside/outside incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

HAND BRAKE HEAVY TO OPERATE - SUSPECT CABLE

SLIGHT JUDDER N/S/F BRAKE

tpm light on - suspect n/s/r nail

Pass 25 Aug 2017 69,233 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 69,233 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 59,306 miles

all four tyres wearing low

Fail 7 Apr 2016 59,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,078 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 43,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

STRONG ADVISE. Both front tyres on legal limits

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NEU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG61 NEU registered?

DG61 NEU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is DG61 NEU safe to buy?

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