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BF61 COU

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,554 mi
Last recorded100,554 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 100,554 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 100,551 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 100,505 miles

Coolant bottle empty

Nearside Head lamp loose

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

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

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

Under tray fitted

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2021 99,898 miles

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))

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 96,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 78,936 miles

shields fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 64,668 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 64,668 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 51,735 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer sidewall badly perished

Fail 23 Sep 2017 51,735 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer sidewall badly perished

Pass 1 Oct 2016 39,151 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 31,173 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish 215/55/16/93h

Pass 11 Nov 2014 13,712 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 12,260 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 COU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 COU, 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 COU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is BF61 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 COU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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