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DG61 NRU

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,800 mi
Last recorded119,800 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 NRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 119,800 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 119,800 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2024 113,742 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 113,738 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 108,830 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 108,641 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 103,347 miles

Heat shield insecure

Rear wiper split

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 99,226 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 99,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 96,223 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 87,650 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 87,646 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 71,504 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 55,421 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 41,624 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 30,432 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 21,581 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 20,514 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 NRU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NRU, 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 NRU registered?

DG61 NRU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 October 2011.

Is DG61 NRU safe to buy?

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