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DU61 ECN

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,423 mi
Last recorded123,423 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 ECN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 123,423 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 114,113 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 114,070 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 113,825 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 113,190 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 107,322 miles

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 8 Jul 2021 102,690 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 102,690 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 98,840 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 91,276 miles

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

Offside Front Condensation in headlamp assembly, but not affecting beam pattern, or light output

Fail 2 Jul 2019 91,276 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Condensation in headlamp assembly, but not affecting beam pattern, or light output

Pass 2 Jul 2018 80,987 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 80,985 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 71,571 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 71,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin *Strong Advise* (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 59,587 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 59,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 47,741 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 34,789 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 34,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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DU61 ECN is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DU61 ECN, 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 DU61 ECN registered?

DU61 ECN is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is DU61 ECN safe to buy?

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