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BN61 YNM

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,088 mi
Last recorded111,088 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 YNM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 111,088 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 107,415 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 104,508 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 104,502 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 100,455 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 100,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output wet/damp on the inside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 94,559 miles

Engine oil level below min.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 94,559 miles

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

Engine oil level below min.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 89,379 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 81,234 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 81,234 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 73,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre worn....215/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded at calliper end.... (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre worn.... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 63,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 63,347 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 52,443 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 40,584 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 29,652 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 YNM is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red 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 YNM, 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 YNM is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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