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BL60 FVX

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,506 mi
Last recorded90,506 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 90,506 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 90,499 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 81,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody has surface rust

Fail 13 Jan 2025 81,895 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody has surface rust

Pass 12 Jan 2024 74,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 74,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 58,404 miles

Bonnet lock missing at time of test

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Centre underneath (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner wheel top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Wheel arch marked in yellow (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear All suspension arm corroded

Rear Both sides inner sill slight corrosion

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 58,404 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet lock missing at time of test

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Centre underneath (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner wheel top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Wheel arch marked in yellow (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All suspension arm corroded

Rear Both sides inner sill slight corrosion

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 56,060 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 56,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box,seam (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 53,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides,inner faces,sligthy corrded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 51,487 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear most (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 51,487 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged Frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged Broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear most (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 48,554 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 44,883 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 39,359 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 37,620 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 37,620 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 34,586 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 30,106 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 25,063 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 FVX is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FVX, 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 FVX is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2011.

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