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BF61 VWP

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,948 mi
Last recorded110,948 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 110,948 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust Shield Loose

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 106,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Jul 2024 92,204 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 92,204 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 87,477 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 79,241 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 79,231 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 70,800 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 70,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2020 58,467 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 44,846 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 44,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 41,284 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 35,187 miles

exhaust deteriorating.

Fail 24 Aug 2017 35,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres significantly perished, replacement recommended.

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 29,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 24,154 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 24,154 miles

Centre Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 16,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VWP 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 68.4%.

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

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