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DV61 GDF

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,244 mi
Last recorded111,244 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 GDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 111,244 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 103,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 103,435 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 95,533 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 95,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 88,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp badly condesated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 88,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp badly condesated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 79,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Cant be properly seen as under rubber sleeve. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 75,466 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 71,560 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 61,192 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 50,121 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 50,121 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Stickers and tax disc holder (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 40,208 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 31,070 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 19,914 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 GDF is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GDF, 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 GDF registered?

DV61 GDF is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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