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BJ61 ZTV

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,708 mi
Last recorded93,708 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 ZTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 93,708 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 93,708 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 90,227 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 88,264 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 84,194 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 84,194 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 79,518 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield is damaged and insecure

engine undertray is insecure and hanging down

plastic cover sills and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 15 Nov 2021 79,517 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield is damaged and insecure

engine undertray is insecure and hanging down

plastic cover sills and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 10 Nov 2020 74,386 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on edges and perished on shoulders approx 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush, perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are worn on inner edges approx 3.5mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield is damaged and insecure

plastic cover sills,engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 13 May 2019 68,355 miles

205/55r16

Pass 21 May 2018 64,759 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 60,735 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 60,735 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 53,842 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 48,522 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 48,522 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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 ZTV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZTV, 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 ZTV registered?

BJ61 ZTV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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