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DV61 GBZ

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,969 mi
Last recorded99,969 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 GBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 99,969 miles

vehicle underside generally corrodded

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

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

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

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

heat shield slightly loose

Fail 30 Sep 2025 99,969 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light orange (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light orange (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

heat shield slightly loose

vehicle underside generally corrodded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 96,979 miles

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

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

vehicle underside generally corrodded

Pass 16 Sep 2023 94,706 miles

heat shield slightly loose

vehicle underside generally corrodded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 92,585 miles

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

vehicle underside generally corrodded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 89,812 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 81,594 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 73,735 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 70,458 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 68,441 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 65,170 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 58,766 miles

all tyres have low edges

front brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Sep 2014 46,465 miles

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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 GBZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DV61 GBZ, 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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What year was DV61 GBZ registered?

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

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