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BK61 OLJ

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,239 mi
Last recorded76,239 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 OLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 76,239 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 76,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 63,462 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 61,337 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both headlights slight water ingress but not effecting beam image

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limits advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 57,908 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp has water ingress. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 55,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3-4mm) and wearing on outer edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp has water ingress. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 55,839 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3-4mm) and wearing on outer edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp has water ingress. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 52,592 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 52,547 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1 off 2 flexy pipes broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 47,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front flexy(s). (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm),and cracking/perishing. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 43,599 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 38,418 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 35,719 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 35,716 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 33,073 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 26,813 miles

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

Offside Front 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 OLJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

Is BK61 OLJ safe to buy?

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