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BN61 VBU

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,024 mi
Last recorded189,024 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 VBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 189,024 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 180,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs are wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorated and is just starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorated and is just starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 180,401 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs are wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorated and is just starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorated and is just starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 167,479 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust tailpipe bracket corroded.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2024 167,479 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust tailpipe bracket corroded.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 156,202 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded, system adequately supported.

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 149,695 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 149,695 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 139,786 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (215/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (215/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 139,786 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (215/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (215/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 132,031 miles

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot split + slight leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2019 122,409 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 115,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

engine cover & undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jan 2017 109,042 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge / perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge / perished (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2016 96,440 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 96,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2015 80,092 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 71,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VBU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VBU, 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 VBU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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