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BG61 BYY

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,004 mi
Last recorded124,004 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 124,004 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 119,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 119,864 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 106,380 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S,N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated FRONT & REAR (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 106,380 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S,N/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S,N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated FRONT & REAR (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 92,101 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 92,101 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 79,231 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 73,285 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 71,654 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 71,353 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 69,908 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 60,998 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 60,997 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 50,776 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 37,985 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 26,606 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 25,995 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 BYY is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BYY, 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 BYY registered?

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

Is BG61 BYY safe to buy?

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