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BF61 ODL

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,014 mi
Last recorded108,014 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 ODL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 108,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside mirror cover missing

Fail 20 Jul 2026 108,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 17 Jul 2025 102,328 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 102,328 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to nearside front tyre showing cord (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 96,749 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroded.

Pass 20 Jul 2023 92,306 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 90,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 90,177 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 87,773 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 86,405 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 83,294 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 74,372 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 74,372 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 65,000 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 55,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 44,600 miles

items removed drivers view

Fail 21 Oct 2015 44,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

items removed drivers view

Pass 27 Oct 2014 30,033 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 28,125 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 ODL is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ODL, 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 ODL registered?

BF61 ODL is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is BF61 ODL safe to buy?

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