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BN61 ZDS

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,529 mi
Last recorded115,529 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 ZDS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 115,529 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 103,580 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 103,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 92,311 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 78,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 67,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 67,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 60,773 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure warning on dash

Pass 11 Feb 2020 55,913 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 55,913 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 47,240 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 37,924 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 29,762 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

trays & covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 22,141 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

items removed from screen / trays & covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2015 22,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

items removed from screen / trays & covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 15,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZDS is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 ZDS, 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 ZDS registered?

BN61 ZDS is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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The MOT history for BN61 ZDS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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