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BT60 VYE

2011 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,015 mi
Last recorded159,015 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT60 VYE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 159,015 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 159,015 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 152,247 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 152,095 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 146,843 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 141,219 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 141,219 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 137,402 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 133,948 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2020 129,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2020 129,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 115,139 miles

Rear tyres warning uneven inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2018 115,139 miles

Rear tyres warning uneven inner edge

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 101,628 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 88,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 76,444 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 76,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 59,923 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

washers partially blocked

Fail 17 Jan 2015 59,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 43,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VYE is a 2011 Ford Focus in White 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 VYE, 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 VYE is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is BT60 VYE safe to buy?

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