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BU61 YZP

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,860 mi
Last recorded73,860 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU61 YZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 73,860 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 73,860 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 68,956 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 64,255 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 58,138 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 58,138 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 53,323 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 53,323 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 47,656 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 44,119 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 37,331 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 34,402 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 31,913 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 28,529 miles

trays & covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 24,061 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 20,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BU61 YZP is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BU61 YZP, 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 BU61 YZP registered?

BU61 YZP is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 December 2011.

Is BU61 YZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU61 YZP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU61 YZP have outstanding finance?

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