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BD61 YHF

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,766 mi
Last recorded99,766 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 YHF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 99,766 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 92,856 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 84,272 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 84,268 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2023 77,510 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 69,811 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 66,938 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 62,851 miles

Front Exhaust flexis slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Dec 2020 62,851 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexis slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 56,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slight worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front Upper Engine mount slightly deteriorated.

Pass 18 Jun 2018 49,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 49,843 miles

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

Engine oil level on min.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,472 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 36,553 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 36,553 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 32,908 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 25,618 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 25,610 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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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BD61 YHF 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 72.2%.

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 YHF, 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 BD61 YHF registered?

BD61 YHF is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is BD61 YHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 YHF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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