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BN61 ZXS

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,341 mi
Last recorded88,341 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 ZXS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 88,341 miles

n/s/f headlamp -light output reduced - excessive condensation

n/s/r lower suspension arm (spring mount) excessively corroded and weakened - bushes split and worn

n/s/r trailing arm excessively corroded and bushes worn/split (play detected)

o/s/f headlamp -light output reduced - excessive condensation

o/s/r lower suspension arm (spring mount) excessively corroded and weakened - bushes split and worn

o/s/r trailing arm excessively corroded and bushes worn/split (play detected)

Fail 19 May 2026 88,340 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track-Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track-Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

n/s/f headlamp -light output reduced - excessive condensation

n/s/r lower suspension arm (spring mount) excessively corroded and weakened - bushes split and worn

n/s/r suspension coil spring heavily corroded and weakened

n/s/r trailing arm excessively corroded and bushes worn/split (play detected)

o/s/f headlamp -light output reduced - excessive condensation

o/s/r lower suspension arm (spring mount) excessively corroded and weakened - bushes split and worn

o/s/r suspension coil spring heavily corroded and weakened

o/s/r trailing arm excessively corroded and bushes worn/split (play detected)

Pass 13 Jun 2025 81,672 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 81,671 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 74,166 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 74,166 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 68,948 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2022 64,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 60,623 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 56,313 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 51,650 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 46,448 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 46,448 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 41,400 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 36,101 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 28,192 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 19,915 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 ZXS is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZXS, 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 ZXS registered?

BN61 ZXS is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 November 2011.

Is BN61 ZXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 ZXS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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