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BJ61 EXN

2011 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,224 mi
Last recorded139,224 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 EXN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 139,224 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 139,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

noise from o/s/f top strut when turning steering

Pass 26 Sep 2025 133,092 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2025 133,074 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2024 128,104 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 119,884 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 116,408 miles

Offside Front outer c.v gaiter is slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 110,561 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 108,140 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter is slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2019 105,749 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

The offside front outer c.v gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2019 105,749 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 93,729 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 77,588 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Oct 2016 61,318 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,348 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 34,584 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 EXN is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EXN, 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 EXN registered?

BJ61 EXN is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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