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BV61 NBE

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,180 mi
Last recorded167,180 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 NBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 167,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 167,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 152,391 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 152,391 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 146,991 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 146,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 127,499 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rears worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

trigger point not met

Fail 22 Jan 2018 127,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tyre wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rears worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

trigger point not met

Pass 28 Jan 2017 117,423 miles

accident damage to vehicle

engine covers and under rays fitted

trigger point not met

Pass 7 Dec 2015 102,536 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 68,485 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 65,957 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 NBE is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NBE, 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 NBE registered?

BV61 NBE is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is BV61 NBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 NBE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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