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BG61 ELX

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,951 mi
Last recorded177,951 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 ELX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 177,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 160,583 miles

Nearside Front body damage

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 160,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front body damage

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 149,241 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides knuckle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 138,449 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 125,714 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Dec 2020 125,714 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Nov 2019 113,158 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 100,240 miles

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))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 100,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) 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))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 87,873 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 87,873 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 75,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 56,209 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 43,128 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 ELX is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ELX, 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 ELX is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is BG61 ELX safe to buy?

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