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DV61 KBJ

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,018 mi
Last recorded86,018 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 86,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 86,018 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 79,973 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 79,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning offside front side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 73,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 73,690 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S + O/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 68,514 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 64,122 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 60,160 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 56,119 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 51,519 miles

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 51,519 miles

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 41,874 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 35,877 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 35,877 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 31,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 26,822 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 25,294 miles

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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DV61 KBJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KBJ, 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 KBJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 November 2011.

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