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DF61 BXJ

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,896 mi
Last recorded22,896 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 BXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 22,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Fail 13 Feb 2026 22,896 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 10 Jan 2025 21,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2024 20,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on rear sub frame

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2023 18,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine under tray fitted

offside and nearside rear tyres slight perishing

Fail 18 Jan 2023 18,629 miles

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

engine under tray fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 18 Jan 2022 18,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear sub frame and suspension arms slight corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2021 17,926 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake disc slight wear

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre on 3mm

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2020 17,288 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 15,819 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 14,228 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 12,430 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 10,436 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 8,382 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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DF61 BXJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DF61 BXJ, 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 DF61 BXJ registered?

DF61 BXJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is DF61 BXJ safe to buy?

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