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BJ61 JGU

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,451 mi
Last recorded78,451 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 JGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 78,451 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 78,450 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 May 2021 72,125 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 72,122 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 65,366 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 65,366 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 57,831 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 57,830 miles

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

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

both front tyres inner edges worn bald

Pass 18 May 2018 49,774 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside components (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

all four tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 19 May 2017 44,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly rough strut top bearings (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 37,864 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2015 30,072 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 26,755 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in inner sidewall of o/s/f tyre

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 JGU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JGU, 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 JGU registered?

BJ61 JGU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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