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BV61 LZO

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

244,761 mi
Last recorded244,761 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 LZO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 244,761 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 242,527 miles

Central Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 239,411 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 239,411 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 237,818 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 222,973 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 187,367 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 147,650 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 103,096 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 56,563 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 LZO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LZO, 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 LZO registered?

BV61 LZO is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is BV61 LZO safe to buy?

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