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BV61 UJA

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,406 mi
Last recorded144,406 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 UJA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 144,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp in operative

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 140,407 miles

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

Nearside Front fog in operative

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 135,202 miles

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 135,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 126,951 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 118,613 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 118,609 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlamp loose on fixings

Pass 16 Nov 2020 114,875 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2019 108,149 miles

underside covers fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2019 108,149 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

underside covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2018 100,036 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 92,172 miles

engine cover and undertrays

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2016 75,657 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edge, slightly lumpy

Fail 17 Nov 2016 75,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edge, slightly lumpy

Pass 18 Nov 2015 53,417 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 34,715 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 34,715 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2014 34,175 miles

Offside Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 33,193 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 UJA is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UJA, 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 UJA is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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