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BJ61 VNP

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,753 mi
Last recorded148,753 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 VNP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 148,753 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 148,753 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 138,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 134,889 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 127,300 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 124,093 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 116,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2020 116,736 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 108,425 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in center of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 29 Apr 2019 108,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in center of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Apr 2018 97,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 87,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 72,326 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 May 2015 60,154 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 49,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VNP is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VNP, 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 VNP registered?

BJ61 VNP is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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