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BJ61 DDL

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,610 mi
Last recorded165,610 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 165,610 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output due to condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 165,610 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output due to condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 162,010 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 May 2024 159,550 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 159,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 154,293 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 154,293 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 149,045 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 149,045 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 143,579 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 143,579 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 138,572 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 134,173 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 134,165 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front crank pulley distorted

Pass 26 Oct 2018 124,624 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 108,848 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 85,992 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 63,873 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 38,875 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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BJ61 DDL is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red 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 BJ61 DDL, 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 DDL registered?

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

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