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DU61 TLX

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,431 mi
Last recorded129,431 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 129,431 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 126,776 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 126,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 124,026 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 117,928 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 104,699 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexy on catalyst (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 104,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexy on catalyst (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 92,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin right on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 77,303 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 66,041 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 56,161 miles

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

engine bay and under covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Aug 2017 47,593 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 46,272 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 45,222 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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DU61 TLX is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DU61 TLX, 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 TLX registered?

DU61 TLX is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is DU61 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU61 TLX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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