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BG61 RYZ

2011 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,302 mi
Last recorded129,302 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 RYZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 129,302 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner worn recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer worn recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 124,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 124,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 120,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 114,176 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted limiting the view of testable items

Pass 31 Jan 2022 112,233 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both rear outer handbrake cables rusting and starting to perish (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 112,233 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both rear outer handbrake cables rusting and starting to perish (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 111,408 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators starting to go white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing low, 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield above catalytic convertor slightly loose

Pass 6 Feb 2020 110,170 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 101,359 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 91,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small corrosion hole on top of backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear-most bush split but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, on legal tread limit req replacement urgently (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear-most bush split but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 83,077 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 79,136 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 61,881 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 61,881 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 45,112 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 RYZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 RYZ, 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 RYZ registered?

BG61 RYZ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 November 2011.

Is BG61 RYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 RYZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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