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DY61 LZV

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,756 mi
Last recorded148,756 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 LZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 148,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Various underside corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2025 148,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Various underside corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2024 138,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 120,262 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 120,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 102,479 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 102,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 95,874 miles

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

Offside headlamp has water ingress

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 95,874 miles

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

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

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

Offside headlamp has water ingress

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 88,138 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2019 82,074 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 82,074 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 80,095 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 67,510 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 67,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 52,991 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 40,649 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre wall

wear o/s/r tyre

wear on front brake pads and discs

Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,676 miles

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

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

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

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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DY61 LZV 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 66.7%.

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 DY61 LZV, 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 DY61 LZV registered?

DY61 LZV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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