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DG61 VYM

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,560 mi
Last recorded118,560 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 118,560 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 109,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 109,551 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 100,076 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 93,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner & outer sidewall worn from being driven on flat (not deformed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 87,488 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 81,340 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 77,213 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 74,780 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 74,759 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 72,509 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 66,797 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 66,797 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 56,156 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 40,328 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brake pads worn low and brake discs lipped

Pass 8 Jul 2014 28,132 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 28,132 miles

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

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

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

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 VYM is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYM, 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 VYM is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is DG61 VYM safe to buy?

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