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DA61 BSO

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,668 mi
Last recorded85,668 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 BSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 85,668 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 81,700 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 77,560 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 77,543 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 74,003 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 71,000 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 68,980 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 65,888 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 61,767 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 58,161 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing uneven on inner edge of tread

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Fail 3 May 2017 58,159 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing uneven on inner edge of tread

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 24 May 2016 51,764 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 51,764 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 33,236 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 33,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 14,976 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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DA61 BSO is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA61 BSO, 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 DA61 BSO registered?

DA61 BSO is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is DA61 BSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 BSO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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