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BV61 PWE

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,991 mi
Last recorded158,991 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 PWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 158,991 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Both NSR & OSR Child seats fitted **** Please recheck both seat and belts before USE ****

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (2) Two Various small cuts in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 158,991 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (2) Two (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Both NSR & OSR Child seats fitted **** Please recheck both seat and belts before USE ****

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (2) Two Various small cuts in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 149,130 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked / damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 149,108 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rears (2)Two white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced Both rears White light (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (2) two almost white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 135,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 124,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 110,498 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 96,693 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 81,158 miles

under tray fitted- Unable to inspect

Pass 28 Jun 2018 71,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust heat shield damage

Fail 28 Jun 2018 71,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust heat shield damage

Pass 4 Jul 2017 61,424 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 53,376 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 49,137 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 41,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chunk out of sidewall no cords exposed.

Pass 26 Jul 2014 41,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chunk out of sidewall no cords exposed.

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 PWE is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black 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 PWE, 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 PWE is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2011.

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