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BV61 BXS

2011 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,648 mi
Last recorded102,648 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 BXS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 102,648 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 102,648 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to low oil and vehicle over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 99,151 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 99,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 96,043 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mount missing but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers slightly smearing

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 96,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front mount missing but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers slightly smearing

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 95,059 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 95,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 92,635 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))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 92,635 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 13 Oct 2021 86,910 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 86,910 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 81,426 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 77,755 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 77,755 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear light unit damaged showing white light (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 68,556 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 60,868 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 60,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 52,750 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2015 44,942 miles

Cut on Nearside front tyre sidewall but not deep enough

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 36,043 miles

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

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 BXS is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BV61 BXS, 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 BV61 BXS registered?

BV61 BXS is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2011.

Is BV61 BXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 BXS shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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