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BG61 BXW

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,227 mi
Last recorded78,227 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 78,227 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 76,712 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 74,056 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 70,963 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 69,192 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 69,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 66,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 63,943 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 61,060 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

moisture ingress into both headlamp units

rear seat belts obstructed at time of test, unable to fully check.

Pass 26 Nov 2018 53,225 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 26 Nov 2018 53,225 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Nov 2017 46,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 38,755 miles

lower engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 28,254 miles

Nearside rear tyre perish and cracking

Fail 25 Nov 2015 28,254 miles

Nearside rear tyre perish and cracking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 18,530 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 BXW is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue 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 BG61 BXW, 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 BXW registered?

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

Is BG61 BXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 BXW 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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