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BJ61 XKS

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,763 mi
Last recorded135,763 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 XKS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 135,763 miles

Nearside Front headlight has condensation but not affecting light output

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 122,917 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 113,803 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 108,647 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 98,595 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 98,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 87,454 miles

Front tyres are nearing wear indicators

Oil weeping from engine

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure and rattling

Removed hanging object from drivers view to the road

Tyre remains wrapped around offside front driveshaft

Fail 12 Dec 2017 87,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front tyres are nearing wear indicators

Oil weeping from engine

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure and rattling

Removed hanging object from drivers view to the road

Tyre remains wrapped around offside front driveshaft

Pass 22 Dec 2016 69,687 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge and stepping (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge and starting to step

Oil leak ()

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 20 Dec 2016 69,614 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge and stepping (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge and starting to step

Oil leak ()

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 22 Dec 2015 52,090 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 31,943 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 XKS is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XKS, 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 XKS is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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