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BV61 BXU

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,813 mi
Last recorded123,813 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 123,813 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 112,179 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 112,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 100,222 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 94,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 88,033 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 81,254 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very slight (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 69,411 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 56,971 miles

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

undertray

Fail 27 Oct 2017 56,971 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

undertray

Pass 5 Nov 2016 45,326 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall(not to cords)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 33,122 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 22,311 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 11,760 miles

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 BXU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BXU, 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 BXU registered?

BV61 BXU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is BV61 BXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 BXU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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