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BJ61 DYO

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,750 mi
Last recorded118,750 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 DYO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 118,750 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 118,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 118,489 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated release lever (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 117,532 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Dec 2019 117,532 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Dec 2018 108,072 miles

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

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

Rear rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 27 Dec 2018 108,072 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 13 Dec 2017 90,118 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 71,446 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 71,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 12 Dec 2015 43,942 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 29 Dec 2014 30,614 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 DYO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DYO, 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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BJ61 DYO is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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