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BF61 HVU

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,114 mi
Last recorded63,114 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 63,114 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 49,499 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 48,567 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle has general surface rust

Pass 1 Sep 2022 44,859 miles

general corrosion on subframes / suspension components

Pass 25 Aug 2021 43,072 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 40,405 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 37,377 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 33,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has slight cracks on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 33,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has slight cracks on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 29,852 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 25,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 22,134 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 16,981 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 HVU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HVU, 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 HVU registered?

BF61 HVU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is BF61 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 HVU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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