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BV61 UNS

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,901 mi
Last recorded114,901 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 114,901 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s inner bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 112,480 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 112,477 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened drop-link broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 107,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm swing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm swing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion under side suspension components/floors/exhaust

Pass 6 Jun 2023 102,458 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 102,458 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 May 2022 96,763 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 90,155 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 90,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 84,276 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 72,398 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 59,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 46,250 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 33,896 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 33,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 28,005 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 19,212 miles

Nail in offside 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 UNS is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UNS, 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 UNS is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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