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BJ61 TJU

2011 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,905 mi
Last recorded70,905 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 TJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 70,905 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 66,238 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 62,074 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 57,290 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 52,034 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 48,344 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 45,129 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 40,543 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 39,027 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 29,426 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall is perishing

Fail 19 Jul 2017 29,426 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall is perishing

Pass 22 Jul 2016 24,349 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of age with cracking in sidewall no cords or bulges showing.

Fail 19 Aug 2015 18,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 18,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 12,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 12,513 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 TJU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Brown 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 TJU, 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 TJU registered?

BJ61 TJU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 December 2011.

Is BJ61 TJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ61 TJU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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