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DV61 XRB

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,705 mi
Last recorded86,705 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 XRB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 86,705 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 79,598 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer caseing both sides (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant low

Fail 17 Jun 2025 79,598 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer caseing both sides (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant low

Offside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 68,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2024 67,927 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2023 62,879 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 62,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 58,048 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 58,048 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 51,838 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2021 51,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2020 46,911 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 46,911 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 40,128 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 32,283 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 32,283 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 24,209 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 24,209 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 16,193 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 9,619 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 8,457 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 XRB is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV61 XRB registered?

DV61 XRB is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 November 2011.

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The MOT history for DV61 XRB shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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