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DN61 BHZ

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,023 mi
Last recorded138,023 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 BHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 138,023 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 138,023 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 126,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 117,027 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 117,027 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 102,625 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 85,478 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 85,478 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 76,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres near limit

Pass 1 May 2019 66,368 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 58,622 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 58,622 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2017 55,301 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 48,575 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 48,574 miles

Steering lock stop insecurely locked steering lock out of order (2.2.D.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 41,165 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 34,462 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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DN61 BHZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc 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 DN61 BHZ, 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 DN61 BHZ registered?

DN61 BHZ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2011.

Is DN61 BHZ safe to buy?

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