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BF61 AXU

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,849 mi
Last recorded81,849 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 AXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 81,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 81,849 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlights deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2025 78,660 miles

All springs corroded

Exhaust heat shield damaged / loose

Headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Rear suspension arms corroded

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2024 75,764 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 66,551 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 59,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low

Pass 28 Jun 2021 51,589 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 46,671 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 40,515 miles

Rear tyres cracked/perished on edges n/s & o/s

Pass 3 Jul 2018 34,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 28,612 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 25,581 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2016 25,581 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2016 19,590 miles

under trays fitted covering some components

Fail 5 Jan 2016 19,586 miles

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

under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 6 Jan 2015 14,524 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 12,786 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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BF61 AXU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF61 AXU, 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 BF61 AXU registered?

BF61 AXU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 October 2011.

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The MOT history for BF61 AXU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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