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BF61 LTX

2011 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,986 mi
Last recorded71,986 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 LTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 71,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint and central (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear outer sleeves split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 69,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2023 69,581 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEAR FAIL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 66,846 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise front brake pads near fail both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise both outer sleeves split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 63,698 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 63,690 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 52,204 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2018 42,685 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 37,857 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 34,001 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 30,062 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 26,609 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 LTX is a 2011 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LTX, 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

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What year was BF61 LTX registered?

BF61 LTX is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is BF61 LTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 LTX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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