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BJ61 XOW

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,095 mi
Last recorded166,095 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 166,095 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 163,736 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 163,736 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 134,409 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 134,409 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 102,967 miles

Offside Rear bumper slight damage

Rear both tyres cracking

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 102,967 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bumper slight damage

Rear both tyres cracking

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 78,500 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 78,499 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 73,614 miles

front discs worn

Pass 19 Jan 2015 62,000 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 61,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 39,064 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 XOW is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

BJ61 XOW is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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