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BG61 BTX

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,006 mi
Last recorded132,006 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 BTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 132,006 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 132,006 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 118,024 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 100,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 100,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 94,289 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 94,287 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 89,159 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2020 79,295 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2019 68,904 miles

engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2018 60,062 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 52,735 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 44,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 36,288 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 26,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BG61 BTX is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG61 BTX, 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

How do I check the history of BG61 BTX?

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What year was BG61 BTX registered?

BG61 BTX is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is BG61 BTX safe to buy?

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