2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · DN61 MRV
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 136,264 km. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 136,264 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN61 MRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 136,264 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
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DN61 MRV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Focus (DN61 MRV) between October 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DN61 MRV Odometer History
- 10/10/2023126,974 km
- 10/10/2023126,975 km+1 km
- 04/10/2024133,602 km+6,627 km
- 21/01/2025133,695 km+93 km
- 26/01/2026136,264 km+2,569 km
Average of roughly 4,043 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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