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CE61 BCX

2011 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,205 mi
Last recorded98,205 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 BCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 98,205 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 87,010 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 81,528 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Oct 2023 81,521 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall cut cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake discs corroded

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Sep 2022 75,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear suspension components surface corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2022 75,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2021 67,910 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 61,112 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 61,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 52,613 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 45,913 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 45,913 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 38,590 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 38,298 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 35,960 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 28,804 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 20,659 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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CE61 BCX is a 2011 Ford Focus in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CE61 BCX, 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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What year was CE61 BCX registered?

CE61 BCX is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for CE61 BCX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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