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BN61 ZWX

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,557 mi
Last recorded80,557 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 80,557 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 80,556 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 72,859 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 72,859 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 68,108 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 64,853 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 61,104 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 61,103 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 57,475 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 54,059 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 50,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking,tyre out of shape lumpy (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking,tyre out ofshape lumpy (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,640 miles

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

both rear tyres uneven wear, tyres lumpy slight cracking sidewalls

Pass 8 Sep 2016 44,290 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly lumpy on inner tread

offside rear tyre slightly lumpy on inner tread

Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,815 miles

both rear tyres distorted

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 36,082 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 36,082 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZWX 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 ZWX, 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 ZWX registered?

BN61 ZWX is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is BN61 ZWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 ZWX 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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