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BG61 BWE

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,585 mi
Last recorded44,585 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 BWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 44,585 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 42,257 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 42,257 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 40,069 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 37,795 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 35,361 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 33,477 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 31,151 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 31,151 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Sep 2018 27,853 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 24,287 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 20,456 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 16,953 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 13,392 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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BG61 BWE is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BWE, 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 BG61 BWE registered?

BG61 BWE is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 November 2011.

Is BG61 BWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 BWE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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