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DG61 VZF

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,192 mi
Last recorded107,192 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 VZF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 107,192 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 102,309 miles

Driver seat cannot be adjusted but secured.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 102,151 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drivers seat cannot be adjusted but secured.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 95,126 miles

Both rear suspension trailing arm mounting bushes are deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush is deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wiper blade retaining clip is defective

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush is deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield is partially insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2023 95,126 miles

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

Both rear suspension trailing arm mounting bushes are deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush is deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wiper blade retaining clip is defective

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush is deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield is partially insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2022 89,122 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 82,937 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 79,021 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 17 Oct 2020 79,021 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Oct 2019 73,103 miles

advise front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 14 Sep 2018 66,392 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))

minor oil leaks

near side front tyre worn low

near side front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2018 66,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

minor oil leaks

near side front tyre worn low

near side front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2017 57,390 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 57,390 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 40,207 miles

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

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 24 Aug 2015 21,539 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,315 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 VZF is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VZF, 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 VZF registered?

DG61 VZF is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 November 2011.

Is DG61 VZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 VZF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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