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BG61 SVD

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,407 mi
Last recorded116,407 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 116,407 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 112,037 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 108,301 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 106,126 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 103,007 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 96,954 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 96,953 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 93,018 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

exhaust centre silencer heavily corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2019 93,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust centre silencer heavily corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2018 85,637 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 85,635 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 73,278 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 63,248 miles

nsr tyre slight distortion

Pass 23 Jul 2015 54,075 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 46,090 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 SVD is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver 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 SVD, 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 SVD registered?

BG61 SVD is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is BG61 SVD safe to buy?

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