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BV61 XYZ

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,675 mi
Last recorded135,675 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 135,675 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 135,625 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 129,283 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 124,806 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 118,997 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 114,467 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 107,639 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 107,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 99,424 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 89,876 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 71,044 miles

Offside & nearside rear shock absorbers slight leaking.

Offside & nearside rear trailing suspension arm bushes deteriorating.

Pass 19 Aug 2017 53,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre worn.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 42,858 miles

Nearside front tyre worn.

Offside rear tyre worn, signs of uneven wear.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 34,246 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 27,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre, slight uneven wear, nails in tread.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 XYZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XYZ, 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 XYZ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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