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BN61 CNJ

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,973 mi
Last recorded199,973 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 CNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 199,973 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 199,970 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 188,928 miles

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 ()

Fail 12 Nov 2024 188,928 miles

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 ()

Pass 22 Nov 2023 176,828 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 164,975 miles

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 ()

Pass 7 Dec 2021 151,724 miles

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))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 151,724 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 141,288 miles

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 ()

Fail 26 Nov 2020 141,288 miles

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 ()

Pass 27 Nov 2019 133,294 miles

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))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 133,294 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 119,929 miles

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))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 119,929 miles

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))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 107,255 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 95,041 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted to seatbelt

Pass 17 Nov 2015 85,965 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 77,818 miles

Number Plates in poor condition.

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 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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