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BG61 BXH

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,374 mi
Last recorded135,374 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 BXH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 135,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi & back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 135,374 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi & back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 127,994 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield becoming loose and insecure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush showing first signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush showing first signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 120,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 120,041 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 108,984 miles

Coolant low.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deteriorated. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deteriorated. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jun 2021 98,462 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 95,978 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 95,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 90,612 miles

Both rear tyres worn down to 3mm

Heat shield insecure un likely to fall off

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hanger ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly Advise worn down to 2mm (legal limit being 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 74,923 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2018 74,923 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 61,245 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

•Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2017 61,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

•Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2016 47,756 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Uneven tread wear to nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Nov 2016 47,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Uneven tread wear to nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2015 36,319 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Uneven tyre tread wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2014 24,014 miles

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 BXH is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BXH, 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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BG61 BXH is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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