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DV61 XFS

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,642 mi
Last recorded114,642 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 114,642 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 2 Jul 2025 111,058 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both nsr and osr (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 111,044 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nsr and osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both nsr and osr (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 105,535 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 100,668 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 97,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 94,754 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 89,872 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 89,872 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 85,405 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 77,675 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 70,279 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 70,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 60,200 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 60,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,089 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 34,727 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 31,577 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 XFS is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XFS, 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 XFS registered?

DV61 XFS is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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