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BV61 BXX

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,361 mi
Last recorded57,361 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 57,361 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 54,183 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 54,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 50,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2023 50,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 48,878 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 47,252 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 45,316 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 45,316 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 43,405 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 40,433 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 37,983 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 36,056 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 30,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 17,604 miles

Front tyres at 3mm. 215/5516V

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 BXX is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 BV61 BXX, 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 BV61 BXX registered?

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

Is BV61 BXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 BXX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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