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BV61 LXP

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,075 mi
Last recorded126,075 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 126,075 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 126,075 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 105,812 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 104,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 102,156 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 102,130 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 99,291 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 89,524 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 88,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 72,795 miles

215/50/R17/91V. OF 5 OR 6 NR 6 NF 4mm.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 59,186 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 59,186 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 46,238 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 31,665 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 LXP 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 LXP, 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 LXP registered?

BV61 LXP is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is BV61 LXP safe to buy?

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