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BV61 WNH

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,857 mi
Last recorded146,857 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 146,857 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 146,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 136,029 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 136,029 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 125,357 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 125,357 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 112,407 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 100,746 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 92,329 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 92,329 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 85,110 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 71,690 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 57,149 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 39,169 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 39,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 21,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 11 Feb 2015 8,235 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 7,545 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to windscreen not affecting drivers view

Fail 21 Jul 2014 7,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to windscreen not affecting drivers view

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 WNH is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WNH, 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 WNH registered?

BV61 WNH is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is BV61 WNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 WNH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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