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BN61 FMK

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

236,130 mi
Last recorded236,130 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 FMK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 236,130 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Oct 2024 235,901 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective steering arm nut (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2023 215,493 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 195,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 195,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 175,931 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 175,930 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre size: 215 /50R17. 91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 161,969 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering tie rod

Pass 28 Aug 2019 145,292 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 138,460 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 120,882 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 120,882 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 105,975 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 82,485 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,835 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 FMK is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FMK, 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 FMK registered?

BN61 FMK is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is BN61 FMK safe to buy?

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