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BF61 VWL

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,744 mi
Last recorded140,744 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 VWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 140,744 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 120,954 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 97,043 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 73,726 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 73,724 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 56,299 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 37,443 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 37,443 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 24,653 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 16,868 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 15,480 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 13,515 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 11,732 miles

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 VWL is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VWL, 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 VWL registered?

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

Is BF61 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 VWL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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