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BV61 UHL

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,473 mi
Last recorded96,473 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 UHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 96,473 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2025 96,473 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 88,621 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 80,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 74,159 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 71,782 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 68,350 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 62,870 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front door trim loose

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 56,961 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 50,538 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 44,119 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 44,119 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 38,282 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 37,020 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 35,891 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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 UHL is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UHL, 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 UHL registered?

BV61 UHL is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 November 2011.

Is BV61 UHL safe to buy?

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