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BF61 ZFM

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,467 mi
Last recorded126,467 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 ZFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 126,467 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 119,568 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

clutch master cylinder leaking

Fail 29 Jan 2024 119,568 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

clutch master cylinder leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2023 115,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 115,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 110,317 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 110,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and cover missing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 105,762 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm only (5.2.3 (e))

advise parking brake travel and slightly low performance

Fail 29 Jan 2021 105,762 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm only (5.2.3 (e))

advise parking brake travel and slightly low performance

Pass 30 Jul 2019 97,683 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 90,363 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 90,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 85,686 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 77,370 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 69,231 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 49,764 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 ZFM is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZFM, 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 ZFM is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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