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BJ61 KBY

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,798 mi
Last recorded92,798 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 92,798 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 92,798 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 91,926 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 88,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 86,703 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 82,665 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front headlamp has condensation inside lens.

Fail 27 Sep 2021 82,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front headlamp has condensation inside lens.

Pass 24 Sep 2020 71,809 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 71,809 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front door check strap loose

Offside Front wing mirror outer casing missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 61,778 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 54,075 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 54,075 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 46,274 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 38,201 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged badly cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 38,201 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged badly cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 29,299 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 25,600 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 KBY is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KBY, 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 KBY registered?

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

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