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BJ61 JRV

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,473 mi
Last recorded97,473 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 97,473 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 97,473 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 89,807 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 89,807 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 82,662 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 82,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 76,106 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 69,381 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 60,717 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 53,344 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 46,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 40,371 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 33,040 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 33,040 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 24,000 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 12,734 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 JRV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JRV, 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 JRV registered?

BJ61 JRV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is BJ61 JRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ61 JRV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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