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BJ61 XLW

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,125 mi
Last recorded121,125 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 XLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 121,125 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 121,107 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 107,064 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 94,493 miles

Rear wiper torn

Pass 8 Feb 2023 81,576 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 81,576 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 81,365 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 71,032 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH NEARING 2MM MARKS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 70,981 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH NEARING 2MM MARKS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 58,867 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 54,160 miles

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Top Mount Rough To Rotate

Offside Front Shock Absorber Top Mount Rough To Rotate

Pass 24 Apr 2019 45,932 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 45,932 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm +Cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 40,163 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 34,626 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 34,625 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 29,952 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 21,962 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 XLW is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XLW, 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 XLW registered?

BJ61 XLW is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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