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BJ61 VHO

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,049 mi
Last recorded145,049 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 VHO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 145,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 142,608 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 142,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 137,568 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 137,518 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both white (4.4.3 (a))

Front tpms light on

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2020 125,697 miles

both rear tyres at 1.6 mm

nsf and osf lower ball joint slight play

nsf tyre at 2mm

osr trailing arm bush partial seperated

Fail 2 Nov 2020 125,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres at 1.6 mm

nsf and osf lower ball joint slight play

nsf tyre at 2mm

osr trailing arm bush partial seperated

Pass 30 Oct 2019 111,477 miles

tpm light on

Fail 30 Oct 2019 111,466 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Emissions not tested reading to high (8.2.2.2 (e))

tpm light on

Pass 17 Sep 2018 94,100 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 82,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 58,317 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 54,785 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 VHO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VHO, 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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BJ61 VHO is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 November 2011.

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