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DG61 NNU

2011 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,885 mi
Last recorded131,885 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 NNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2026 131,885 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 117,558 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 113,051 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 113,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 102,942 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 92,201 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 80,119 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut Top bush or bearing sticking

Offside Front Macpherson strut Top bush or bearing sticking

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 80,119 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut Top bush or bearing sticking

Offside Front Macpherson strut Top bush or bearing sticking

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 69,930 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 69,930 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front discs heavily corroded/lipped inner surface

Moisture in NS headlamp

OSR tyre on 2mm

Pass 4 Jul 2019 65,327 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 65,327 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 59,327 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 59,327 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 54,225 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 54,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 50,028 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,490 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 29,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 11,620 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 NNU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NNU, 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 NNU registered?

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

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