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BV61 TYH

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,203 mi
Last recorded107,203 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 TYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 107,203 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 107,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced condensation in lens (4.1.4 (a))

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

Undertray insecure centre exhaust heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 102,447 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 102,435 miles

Headlamp aim too low NS + OS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2023 97,065 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 92,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Wing mirror casing missing

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 92,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Wing mirror casing missing

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 79,177 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 79,171 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 79,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 74,852 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 66,955 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 57,272 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake discs worn/corroded/scored (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 57,272 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake discs worn/corroded/scored (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 46,956 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 46,956 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,350 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 37,350 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 34,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 34,184 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 TYH is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TYH, 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 TYH registered?

BV61 TYH is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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