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BJ61 VGU

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,616 mi
Last recorded76,616 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 VGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 76,616 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 66,048 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 66,048 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 54,740 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 48,811 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 48,810 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 40,716 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 32,363 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 VGU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VGU, 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 VGU registered?

BJ61 VGU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is BJ61 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ61 VGU shows 8 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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