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BN61 FMU

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,409 mi
Last recorded150,409 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 150,409 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 133,209 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 133,194 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 116,051 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2021 115,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear inner sills corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2020 101,440 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 89,330 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 68,259 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 68,248 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 50,274 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 50,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 34,698 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 18,754 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 17,684 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 FMU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN61 FMU registered?

BN61 FMU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is BN61 FMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 FMU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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