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BV61 NHN

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,825 mi
Last recorded74,825 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 74,825 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R & N/S/R trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 74,816 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split / leaking grease & in poor condition (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside condensation in headlamp unit

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R & N/S/R trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 5 Sep 2025 72,768 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat loose NOT fully secure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R & N/S/R trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 72,768 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat loose NOT fully secure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R & N/S/R trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid close to min level

Pass 12 Aug 2024 69,613 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 69,607 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 65,248 miles

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

Tyre pressure light on dash

Pass 8 Aug 2022 61,758 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 58,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front inner cv boots starting to deteriate

Pass 4 Sep 2020 55,980 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 52,978 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 49,500 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Sep 2018 49,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2017 44,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 39,509 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 33,315 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 28,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NHN is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV61 NHN registered?

BV61 NHN is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 October 2011.

Is BV61 NHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 NHN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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