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BK61 VUF

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,053 mi
Last recorded104,053 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 VUF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 104,053 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2025 101,358 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 98,642 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 94,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front engine underneath cover fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output wet (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 94,302 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding and service brake and parking brake low (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire by Tank loose (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front engine underneath cover fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output wet (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 89,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 78,945 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 78,938 miles

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 69,608 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 57,971 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 57,971 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 57,970 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 46,222 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 43,377 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 35,317 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 27,030 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 20,803 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 VUF is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VUF, 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 VUF registered?

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

Is BK61 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK61 VUF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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