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BF61 AYM

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,670 mi
Last recorded156,670 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 AYM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 156,670 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both affected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heat shield loose front and rear

Fail 8 Jan 2025 156,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both affected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heat shield loose front and rear

Pass 10 Oct 2023 146,614 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 132,722 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 121,724 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 112,603 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 101,231 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 87,401 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 71,728 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 56,529 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 39,451 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 24,200 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Nov 2014 24,200 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 23,320 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 AYM is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AYM, 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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BF61 AYM is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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