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DS61 DZJ

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

195,109 mi
Last recorded195,109 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 DZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 195,109 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 194,637 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 174,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nsr osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 152,589 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 134,978 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 117,145 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 100,325 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 100,189 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 80,440 miles

tyres close to legal limit

Pass 9 Jan 2018 61,691 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 41,773 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 33,801 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 21,949 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 20,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DS61 DZJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DS61 DZJ, 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 DS61 DZJ registered?

DS61 DZJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 December 2011.

Is DS61 DZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 DZJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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