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BN61 CUG

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,252 mi
Last recorded78,252 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 CUG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 78,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 78,252 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 73,065 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 67,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 61,979 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing distorted (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 56,948 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 56,948 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split/smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split/smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 51,423 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 48,005 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 44,005 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 42,313 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 38,020 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 31,595 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 24,491 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 18,751 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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BN61 CUG is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CUG, 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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What year was BN61 CUG registered?

BN61 CUG is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is BN61 CUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 CUG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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