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BG61 RYV

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,098 mi
Last recorded118,098 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 RYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2026 118,098 miles

Central Front Emissions unable to be completed big leak from exhaust around flexi (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 112,636 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 108,229 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 102,545 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 98,924 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 93,973 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 80,893 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 70,962 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 70,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 67,910 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 62,480 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 59,994 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 59,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 53,055 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 53,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

cracking to o/s/r tyre

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 RYV is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc 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 RYV, 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 RYV registered?

BG61 RYV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 November 2011.

Is BG61 RYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 RYV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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