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BD61 JWU

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,266 mi
Last recorded183,266 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 JWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 183,266 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 171,078 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 171,020 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 161,566 miles

offside headlight has water in it

Fail 8 Dec 2022 161,566 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

offside headlight has water in it

offside rear tyre on the legal limit 215/50r17

Pass 6 Dec 2021 141,147 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Dec 2021 141,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 124,991 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 100,534 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (C.V Boot clip weak) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 100,534 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (C.V Boot clip weak) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 86,343 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 76,742 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 64,979 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 51,284 miles

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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BD61 JWU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD61 JWU, 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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BD61 JWU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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