2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BN61 MHJ
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 115,410 miles. MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN61 MHJ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2026
- 115,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN61 MHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Focus (BN61 MHJ) between July 2014 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
BN61 MHJ Mileage History
- 31/07/201457,688 mi
- 31/07/201457,688 mi
- 29/07/201563,296 mi+5,608 mi
- 30/11/201669,282 mi+5,986 mi
- 30/11/201669,282 mi
- 07/08/201773,608 mi+4,326 mi
- 07/08/201773,608 mi
- 02/08/201878,470 mi+4,862 mi
- 02/08/201878,470 mi
- 07/08/201985,490 mi+7,020 mi
- 08/08/201985,490 mi
- 05/10/202094,819 mi+9,329 mi
- 07/10/202094,857 mi+38 mi
- 20/01/2022101,044 mi+6,187 mi
- 01/02/2022101,044 mi
- 29/07/2023106,369 mi+5,325 mi
- 31/07/2023106,379 mi+10 mi
- 08/08/2024111,495 mi+5,116 mi
- 31/05/2025114,701 mi+3,206 mi
- 19/09/2026115,410 mi+709 mi
Average of roughly 4,756 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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