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DG61 NOU

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,322 mi
Last recorded132,322 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 NOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 132,322 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 132,322 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 126,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

engine little noise

Pass 22 Dec 2023 117,315 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 109,050 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 99,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 99,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 98,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 84,476 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 84,476 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 76,461 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 76,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 62,727 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 62,727 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 48,395 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 48,395 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,021 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 32,512 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 32,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 21,502 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 18,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 NOU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NOU, 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 NOU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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