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BN61 ZYJ

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,813 mi
Last recorded158,813 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 158,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 146,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 146,860 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 119,080 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 119,080 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 105,922 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 105,921 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 92,358 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 88,548 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 79,671 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 79,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Coolant level low

Pass 16 Oct 2017 72,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 64,095 miles

Front wiper blades smearing screen

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 55,696 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 37,426 miles

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

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 ZYJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ registered?

BN61 ZYJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for BN61 ZYJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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