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BJ61 VNG

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,777 mi
Last recorded156,777 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 VNG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 156,777 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARSUSPENSION ARM BUSHES PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 156,777 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS SHOWING INCORRECT COLOUR (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARSUSPENSION ARM BUSHES PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 149,552 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust mount defective

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear general underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2025 149,552 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust mount defective

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2023 138,802 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 131,077 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 122,129 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 122,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2020 112,669 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 103,279 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 94,281 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 83,649 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 70,667 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,833 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 62,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all the brake disc are wearing thin and lipped

Pass 20 Oct 2014 48,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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 VNG is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VNG, 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 VNG registered?

BJ61 VNG is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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