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DN61 PYO

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,272 mi
Last recorded152,272 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 PYO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 152,272 miles

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

battery light illuminated

Fail 24 Sep 2025 152,250 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

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

battery light illuminated

tpms light illuminated

Pass 1 Oct 2024 139,760 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 139,756 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH INCORRECTLY SPACED (0.1 (d))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2023 125,086 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 101,747 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 101,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 77,654 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 62,197 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 62,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55r16 97W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 30,277 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 30,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 25,875 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 21,864 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 18,923 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 18,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 15,354 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 12,658 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 PYO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PYO, 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 DN61 PYO registered?

DN61 PYO is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is DN61 PYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN61 PYO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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