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BG61 YGH

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,319 mi
Last recorded54,319 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 YGH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 54,319 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 54,319 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 51,622 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 51,558 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front discs pitted /worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 48,299 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 45,000 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 43,448 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded coil spring coating coming off rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 42,335 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 40,038 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 33,065 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 27,110 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 26,241 miles

Front brake pads - between 3 and 4 mm

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 19,456 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 10,838 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 5,932 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 YGH is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YGH, 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 YGH registered?

BG61 YGH is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is BG61 YGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 YGH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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