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BF61 LWG

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,620 mi
Last recorded74,620 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 LWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 74,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 71,097 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer retaining clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer retaining clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulbs faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 65,088 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 60,694 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank exhaust heat shield is loose advise re secure

Fail 15 Sep 2023 60,694 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank exhaust heat shield is loose advise re secure

Pass 16 Sep 2022 55,565 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 55,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

TPMS light illuminated and fault registered on dashboard display

Pass 10 Sep 2021 49,568 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 43,938 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 38,362 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 32,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 27,380 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 27,375 miles

coil spring broken Both sides front (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 23,628 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 19,762 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 12,452 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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BF61 LWG is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BF61 LWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF61 LWG registered?

BF61 LWG is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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The MOT history for BF61 LWG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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