2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · DV61 DHY
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 156,635 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV61 DHY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 156,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV61 DHY 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 (DV61 DHY) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
DV61 DHY Mileage History
- 24/05/2023133,830 mi
- 26/05/2023133,835 mi+5 mi
- 25/06/2024138,670 mi+4,835 mi
- 24/06/2025139,667 mi+997 mi
- 25/06/2026156,635 mi+16,968 mi
Average of roughly 7,385 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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