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BG61 JLU

2011 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,344 mi
Last recorded43,344 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 JLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 43,344 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))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 43,344 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))

Rear Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 41,653 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 39,889 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 38,104 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 36,360 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 36,360 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 34,568 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 32,604 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 27,542 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 24,988 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 22,590 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 20,259 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 17,957 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 JLU is a 2011 Ford Focus in White 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 JLU, 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 JLU registered?

BG61 JLU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is BG61 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 JLU 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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