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BF61 CFM

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,887 mi
Last recorded85,887 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 CFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 85,887 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 85,884 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2025 70,818 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 60,712 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 58,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 215/55r16 w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 58,182 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 215/55r16 w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 54,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 50,061 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 46,412 miles

front tyres 3mm

Fail 3 Sep 2020 46,412 miles

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

front tyres 3mm

Pass 20 Aug 2019 41,913 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 36,392 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 31,558 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 31,558 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 27,217 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 23,546 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 23,546 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 18,484 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 CFM is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red 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 BF61 CFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF61 CFM?

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What year was BF61 CFM registered?

BF61 CFM is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2011.

Is BF61 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 CFM 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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