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BN61 HHS

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,168 mi
Last recorded149,168 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 HHS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 149,168 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 149,164 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 137,490 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 137,490 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 124,629 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer cable corroded. (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 124,629 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Pin/bolt missing. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer cable corroded. (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 113,064 miles

tyres close to wear bars

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 21 Sep 2021 106,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 21 Sep 2020 101,492 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 6 Sep 2019 97,969 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 21 Sep 2018 90,375 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 21 Sep 2018 90,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s door mirror damaged

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 22 Sep 2017 75,414 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 16 Sep 2016 61,277 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 18 Sep 2015 48,400 miles

under tray fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 11 Sep 2015 48,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick will require discs,grinding on o/s (3.5.1g)

under tray fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 19 Sep 2014 35,224 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 HHS is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HHS, 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 HHS registered?

BN61 HHS is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is BN61 HHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 HHS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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