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BN61 VUH

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,338 mi
Last recorded76,338 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 76,338 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 76,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 74,199 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 71,346 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 71,346 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 71,344 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 64,700 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 59,233 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 53,807 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 52,953 miles

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

boxes in car & bottles under seat excessive

Fail 4 Sep 2019 52,953 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear broken /sharp edges & white light to rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

boxes in car & bottles under seat excessive

Pass 14 Sep 2018 43,088 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 40,890 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,442 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,890 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 22 Mar 2015 23,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VUH is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUH, 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 VUH registered?

BN61 VUH is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is BN61 VUH safe to buy?

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