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BJ61 VLD

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,703 mi
Last recorded111,703 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 111,703 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 111,577 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 108,498 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2023 95,850 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2022 79,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 79,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 73,687 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 73,687 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 72,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

both front fog lights does not work

both rear tyres perishing in tyre tread

Fail 14 Jan 2021 72,116 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

both front fog lights does not work

both rear tyres perishing in tyre tread

Pass 6 Jun 2019 66,106 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 61,235 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 61,235 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 54,347 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 49,283 miles

engine under tray fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 49,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine under tray fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 45,338 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 45,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 33,937 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2014 33,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VLD is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VLD, 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 VLD is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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