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DK61 HSD

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,028 mi
Last recorded102,028 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 HSD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 102,028 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 102,017 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 80,777 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 60,935 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose and fowling against exhaust

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti roll bar link ball joint coming apart from seal

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Door weather strip insecure and hanging out

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 58,428 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 58,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 56,220 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 54,081 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front N/S/F and O/S/F pads worn low

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 51,629 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Aug 2018 47,226 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 43,077 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 38,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 32,259 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 26,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DK61 HSD is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DK61 HSD, 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 DK61 HSD registered?

DK61 HSD is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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