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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside light output is not significantly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to under-side of vehicle (rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower section of coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded / anti-roll bar / subframe / suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
heatshield under fuel tank is loose
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside light output is not significantly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to under-side of vehicle (rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower section of coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded / anti-roll bar / subframe / suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
heatshield under fuel tank is loose
Around fuel tank exhaust heat shield slightly loose.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 21/22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm 215/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 21/22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.
Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Mounting deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Around fuel tank exhaust heat shield slightly loose.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.
Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Mounting deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from turbocharger (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge 215/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge 215/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.9mm 215/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue on engine and gearbox no leaks detected (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
nearside rear adult seat belt not fully inspected, child seat fitted
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
TPS light illuminated.
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge 215/55r16
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge 215/55r16
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
T.P.M.S light illuminated
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1mm (flat spot 215/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high Both nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62mm plus perished in tread (215/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside and offside valve stem rubber perished (5.2.3 (j))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In outer tread (leaking ()
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside in tread (215/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.10mm (215/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.4mm (215/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In outer tread (leaking ()
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside in tread (215/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear child seat fitted to seatbelt
Number Plates in poor condition.
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BN61 CNJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BN61 CNJ, 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 CNJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 December 2011.
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