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BV61 MZX

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,855 mi
Last recorded115,855 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 MZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 115,855 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 111,395 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 108,530 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 107,468 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 100,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water inside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 25 Aug 2020 92,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 92,939 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 83,218 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 72,534 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 72,534 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 60,328 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,258 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 38,500 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 38,500 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 38,499 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 23,858 miles

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

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 MZX is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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