MOT Status
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189,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside + nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside + nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside + nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
heatshields insecure. subframes and underbody corrosion,
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
heatshields insecure. subframes and underbody corrosion,
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside n/side washer jet not working but o/side clearing screen
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
engine covers & under trays fitted
n/s washer jet req attension
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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DG61 VZL is a 2011 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VZL, 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 VZL registered?
DG61 VZL is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 November 2011.
Is DG61 VZL safe to buy?
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