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BL60 FUV

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,768 mi
Last recorded99,768 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL60 FUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 99,768 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 99,763 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements reflective backing not reflective in places and also faded yellow background. (0.1 (d))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 97,873 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 91,030 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet latch damage

Fail 6 Aug 2024 91,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet latch damage

Pass 10 Aug 2023 77,921 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 77,921 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides too white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light too orange (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 76,974 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 76,972 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 70,859 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 67,137 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 63,315 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 53,847 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 53,847 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 50,493 miles

front lower suspension arm rear bushes unbonding

plastic trims on sills

Fail 8 Jan 2016 50,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front lower suspension arm rear bushes unbonding

plastic trims on sills

Pass 15 Jan 2015 39,009 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 28,989 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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BL60 FUV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BL60 FUV, 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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BL60 FUV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2011.

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