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DG61 VZR

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,424 mi
Last recorded120,424 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 VZR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 120,424 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 109,165 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 97,702 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 84,907 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 77,192 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 77,192 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 71,239 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 66,808 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 59,135 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 59,135 miles

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

Front Brake Discs and Pads 75 % Worn

Pass 9 Jan 2018 51,760 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 44,010 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 35,376 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 35,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 28,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 VZR is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VZR, 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

How do I check the history of DG61 VZR?

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What year was DG61 VZR registered?

DG61 VZR is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is DG61 VZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 VZR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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