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BF61 KBO

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,849 mi
Last recorded95,849 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 95,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 82,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 20 Sep 2023 66,964 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 66,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

os outer and os inner cv gaiters leaking grease

Pass 24 Jun 2022 64,891 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust hear shield missing

Fail 24 Jun 2022 64,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust hear shield missing

Pass 29 Jun 2021 61,316 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 61,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 56,588 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Nail in tyre BOTH REAR ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 52,060 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 43,428 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 43,428 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 32,881 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 32,881 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO FLUID. (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 19,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil very low min top up carried out

n/s/f tyre sidewall craking and tyres have little nicks

Fail 9 Oct 2014 19,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil very low min top up carried out

n/s/f tyre sidewall craking and tyres have little nicks

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 KBO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KBO, 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 KBO is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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