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BV61 MBF

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,816 mi
Last recorded109,816 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 MBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 109,816 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 109,598 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 103,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 103,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 4 Oct 2023 96,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened iner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 96,932 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened iner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 89,639 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Sep 2021 81,199 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 81,136 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 68,860 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 59,189 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 59,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 45,696 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 45,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 34,277 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 30,488 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 29,638 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 23,984 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 17,559 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 MBF is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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