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DV61 LHP

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,531 mi
Last recorded110,531 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 LHP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 110,531 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 110,413 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 98,042 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 89,911 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 89,760 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 85,306 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 85,296 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Jul 2023 85,296 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Aug 2022 75,892 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 64,326 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 64,326 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 51,461 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 34,760 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 38,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured

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

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2018 25,750 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 23,418 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 21,161 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 18,385 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 14,977 miles

Nail in N/S/R Tyre

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 LHP is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LHP, 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 LHP registered?

DV61 LHP is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is DV61 LHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV61 LHP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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