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BJ61 CZX

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

227,446 mi
Last recorded227,446 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 CZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 227,446 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, also rusted pipes at ends (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 227,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement cable seized in slider (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge, also worn to legal limit inner side, cut to cord and has a nail in it. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, also rusted pipes at ends (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 129,234 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both the n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both the n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 103,522 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 103,521 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 98,404 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 95,649 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 95,649 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 89,313 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 89,313 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 78,448 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 78,448 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 66,200 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 28 Oct 2016 53,384 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 44,630 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 44,630 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 34,827 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 34,827 miles

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

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 CZX is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CZX, 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 CZX registered?

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

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