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BT60 VLW

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,273 mi
Last recorded113,273 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT60 VLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 113,273 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2025 113,270 miles

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

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2024 109,822 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2024 109,822 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2023 100,335 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 93,911 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 93,911 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 89,288 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2021 89,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 83,436 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 74,056 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 61,595 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 61,595 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 52,980 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 52,980 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 45,951 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 42,554 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 42,554 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 38,966 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 34,930 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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BT60 VLW is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BT60 VLW, 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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BT60 VLW is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2011.

Is BT60 VLW safe to buy?

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