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BN61 BZO

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

199,682 mi
Last recorded199,682 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 BZO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2024 199,682 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.15ppm (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 195,163 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 194,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 190,332 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 186,660 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 179,648 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 175,806 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 175,806 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2018 166,676 miles

Brake pipes blistered

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake caliper, also slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2018 166,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipes blistered

Heat shields in poor condition and insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake caliper, also slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc discoloured

Offside Rear Brake pads worn

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 134,613 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016
Pass 2 Oct 2015 65,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 65,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 33,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil leak.

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 32,486 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil leak.

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 17,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 17,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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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BN61 BZO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BN61 BZO, 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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BN61 BZO is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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