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BV61 WHJ

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,867 mi
Last recorded76,867 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2026 76,867 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 75,207 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 70,842 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 64,735 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 57,058 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 49,354 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 44,184 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 38,441 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 35,693 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 32,289 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 32,289 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 29,091 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 21,073 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 12,522 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 WHJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WHJ, 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 WHJ registered?

BV61 WHJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is BV61 WHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 WHJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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