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BG61 MLO

2011 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,320 mi
Last recorded102,320 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 MLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 102,320 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 102,320 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 93,033 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 88,775 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 88,775 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 88,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Boot full

Fail 24 Jan 2023 88,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 83,915 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 83,781 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 77,524 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 69,942 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 62,661 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 50,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 37,286 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 22,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on 3mm

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 MLO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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