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BV61 BXP

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,785 mi
Last recorded113,785 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 BXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 113,785 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 108,217 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 102,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 97,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 97,186 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 94,086 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 94,086 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 89,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 86,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 81,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm centre tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm outer tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 81,123 miles

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

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm centre tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm outer tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 71,432 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 59,338 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wipers smearing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 52,746 miles

Offside Front Slight roughness in wheel bearing when rotated fast

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 41,292 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 29,237 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2014 29,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front wipers starting to smear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BV61 BXP is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BV61 BXP, 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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BV61 BXP is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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