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BJ61 CZO

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,177 mi
Last recorded151,177 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 CZO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 151,177 miles

All rest suspension components corroded

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 151,177 miles

All rest suspension components corroded

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 136,898 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 136,897 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2024 120,960 miles

rear undertrays fitted at the time of the test

Pass 7 Jul 2023 106,973 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 106,973 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 93,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 79,835 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 77,609 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 75,658 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 75,658 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 72,509 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 72,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 69,819 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 62,862 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 50,800 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 50,800 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 36,674 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 36,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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BJ61 CZO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BJ61 CZO, 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 BJ61 CZO registered?

BJ61 CZO is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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