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SM61 DFA

2011 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 15 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2011 Ford Focus Diesel 1560cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 116,514 miles on the clock, averaging 7,403 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for SM61 DFA

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,514
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2014
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,403

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading116,514 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,391
Average per year7,403
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM61 DFA 31k52k74k95k117k '14'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage116,514 miles
Since last MOT+9,391 miles
PASS
Mileage107,123 miles
Since last MOT+5,076 miles
PASS
Mileage102,047 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,046 miles
Since last MOT+6,336 miles
PASS
Mileage95,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,710 miles
Since last MOT+1,718 miles
PASS
Mileage93,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,992 miles
Since last MOT+4,483 miles
PASS
Mileage89,509 miles
Since last MOT+9,691 miles
PASS
Mileage79,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,818 miles
Since last MOT+13,149 miles
PASS
Mileage66,669 miles
Since last MOT+9,525 miles
PASS
Mileage57,144 miles
Since last MOT+8,536 miles
PASS
Mileage48,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,608 miles
Since last MOT+10,162 miles
PASS
Mileage38,446 miles
Since last MOT+7,478 miles
PASS
Mileage30,968 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (2005–2011), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger (Garrett GT15 variable geometry turbo) – oil feed pipe sludge build-up leading to starvation and failure

EGR valve (exhaust gas recirculation valve and actuator)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 DFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2011
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About SM61 DFA

What car is SM61 DFA?

SM61 DFA is an red Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2011.

What is the mileage of SM61 DFA?

The last recorded mileage for SM61 DFA was 116,514 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM61 DFA passed its MOT?

SM61 DFA has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 2 Apr 2026.

Is SM61 DFA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM61 DFA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2011, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SM61 DFA?

SM61 DFA is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.