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BT61 DYF

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,107 mi
Last recorded126,107 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 DYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 126,107 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 111,147 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 97,567 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 97,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 84,114 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 68,599 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 62,242 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 56,387 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 56,353 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 49,759 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 42,201 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 42,180 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 36,094 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 30,463 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 30,420 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

slight play in o/s/f inner tie rod ball joint

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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BT61 DYF is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT61 DYF, 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 BT61 DYF registered?

BT61 DYF is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 December 2011.

Is BT61 DYF safe to buy?

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