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BV61 XSU

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,049 mi
Last recorded48,049 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 XSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 48,049 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 46,663 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 46,659 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 44,153 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 41,621 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2022 38,384 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 35,141 miles

Nearside Front Fog Light Not Working

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2021 35,141 miles

Nearside Front Fog Light Not Working

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 32,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 29,530 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 29,528 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 26,937 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 24,399 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 21,120 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 18,774 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 16,184 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 XSU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XSU, 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 XSU registered?

BV61 XSU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2011.

Is BV61 XSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 XSU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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