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BG61 MGJ

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,054 mi
Last recorded101,054 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 101,054 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

osr tyre slightly perished

Fail 28 Jul 2025 101,054 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

osr tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Jul 2024 84,952 miles

front exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

front suspension arm bush slightly worn

indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 27 Sep 2023 79,975 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 74,528 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 69,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 59,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 59,616 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 46,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Nov 2019 46,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Dec 2018 35,947 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 26,182 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 26,182 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 24,622 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 19,972 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 15,054 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 MGJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MGJ, 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 MGJ registered?

BG61 MGJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is BG61 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 MGJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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