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2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,554 mi
Last recorded89,554 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 WLK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 89,554 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust rear heatshield loose........

Fail 24 Nov 2025 89,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust rear heatshield loose........

Pass 26 Nov 2024 85,906 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Nov 2023 82,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on legal limit and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near legal limit and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking and splitting on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 77,702 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 77,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 72,100 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 65,439 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 64,107 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are feathered on the inner edge

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2020 64,107 miles

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

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are feathered on the inner edge

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2019 58,915 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 54,386 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 54,374 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 48,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 41,023 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 33,716 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 30,529 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 WLK is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WLK, 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 WLK is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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