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BJ61 VLW

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,977 mi
Last recorded107,977 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 VLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 107,977 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Fail 9 Oct 2019 107,977 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 93,455 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 80,047 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 69,343 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,938 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/f washer jet poor

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2014 56,279 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 VLW is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

BJ61 VLW is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is BJ61 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ61 VLW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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