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BV61 UER

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,181 mi
Last recorded69,181 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 UER
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 69,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise ALL tyres worn to 3mm... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 63,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 63,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached ( Broken . ) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ( BOTH headlight lenses have water ingress on the inside of the lenses.) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Corroded. ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (( Worn to between 1.6-2 mm/ REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED...)) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 58,693 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 55,469 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2021 55,468 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2020 50,907 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 50,907 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 45,881 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 45,881 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 40,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Borderline pass ) ( Replacement advised (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Borderline pass ) ( Replacement advised (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 35,306 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test placed on nearside front seat ()

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 35,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test placed on nearside front seat ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 30,615 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 24,293 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 24,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 14 Jul 2014 23,463 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 UER is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UER, 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 UER is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2011.

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