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BK61 MRU

2011 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,251 mi
Last recorded185,251 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 MRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 185,251 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 184,607 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 184,593 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 176,030 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 161,713 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 146,719 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 137,886 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 148,193 miles

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

eml showing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 120,112 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 120,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 112,512 miles

oil slightly overfilled

Pass 13 Apr 2015 99,231 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 99,198 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 92,316 miles

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

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 MRU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MRU, 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 BK61 MRU registered?

BK61 MRU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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