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BG61 BVX

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,987 mi
Last recorded76,987 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 BVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 76,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 76,987 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 74,480 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 74,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen 2X FRONT (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 72,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 70,385 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2023 70,385 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2021 69,245 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Sep 2021 69,233 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2020 62,558 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 56,636 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 52,959 miles

both rear tyres cracking from age in tread 215/55/16

Pass 19 Oct 2017 49,831 miles

both front tyres worn on edges close to limit 215/55/16

Pass 18 Oct 2016 46,419 miles

both front tyres close to limit £55.83 each

Pass 12 Oct 2015 42,743 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 38,168 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated 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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BG61 BVX is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG61 BVX, 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 BG61 BVX registered?

BG61 BVX is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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