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DN61 YVU

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,759 mi
Last recorded63,759 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 63,759 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 61,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 59,357 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 57,191 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 55,662 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 55,657 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 54,278 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 50,267 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 44,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 37,532 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2mm, wearing smooth on outer edge

Offside Front tyre 1.6mm wearing very smooth (recommend replacing ASAP)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 31,368 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn badly on inner edge & starting to perish

Fail 12 Dec 2016 31,368 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear tyre worn badly on inner edge & starting to perish

Pass 14 Dec 2015 24,229 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 18,413 miles

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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DN61 YVU 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 DN61 YVU, 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 DN61 YVU?

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What year was DN61 YVU registered?

DN61 YVU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is DN61 YVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN61 YVU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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