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BT60 VZS

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,287 mi
Last recorded166,287 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT60 VZS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 166,287 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 157,469 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 151,006 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 143,495 miles

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 10 Aug 2018 133,741 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 133,741 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 123,481 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 123,481 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 113,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 113,583 miles

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective belt (2.3.6)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 101,997 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 93,748 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 93,748 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 67,637 miles

BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY FEATHERED[INSIDE EDGES]

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 VZS is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VZS, 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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What year was BT60 VZS registered?

BT60 VZS is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2011.

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