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BK61 FHZ

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,456 mi
Last recorded187,456 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 FHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 187,456 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2024 175,772 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 175,772 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust front and rear corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2024 163,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 163,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 153,263 miles

both front lower suspension arm's rear bushes split and worn

Fail 10 Jan 2023 153,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both front lower suspension arm's rear bushes split and worn

Pass 17 Jan 2022 139,513 miles

Rear Exhaust mount defective

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2022 92,659 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 139,513 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear subframe is corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2022 139,513 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear indicators showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear subframe is corroded

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear number plate lights are not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 121,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner facing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner facing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2020 114,154 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 114,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 95,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 95,927 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 76,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2017 54,209 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 54,209 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 31,185 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 20,329 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 18,745 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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BK61 FHZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BK61 FHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK61 FHZ registered?

BK61 FHZ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is BK61 FHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK61 FHZ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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