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DL60 BFV

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,770 mi
Last recorded148,770 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL60 BFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 148,770 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 137,035 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 128,604 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 117,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 117,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 105,237 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 105,237 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 92,351 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 92,351 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 92,245 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.54 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 83,279 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 83,271 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.54 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 75,332 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 68,067 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,586 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 62,757 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 62,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 56,755 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Dec 2014 56,755 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 49,379 miles

Front 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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DL60 BFV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DL60 BFV, 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 DL60 BFV registered?

DL60 BFV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 February 2011.

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