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DV61 GBO

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,476 mi
Last recorded168,476 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 GBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 168,476 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nsf/osf -nsr/osr components surface corrosion,

rear axel surface corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2023 168,366 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both sides inner sills corroded

Rear under body corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2023 168,366 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both sides inner sills corroded

Rear under body corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2022 161,217 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 161,192 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 141,328 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip not Affecting Drivers View (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 141,328 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated Bonnet Not Opening (3.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip not Affecting Drivers View (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 124,307 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 124,307 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 111,912 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 98,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 86,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

passed emission test, but no printout due to very low smoke levels

Fail 25 Jul 2016 86,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

passed emission test, but no printout due to very low smoke levels

Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 40,231 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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DV61 GBO is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DV61 GBO, 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.

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DV61 GBO is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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