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BG61 YJM

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,487 mi
Last recorded151,487 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 YJM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 151,487 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 151,487 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe entering the rear main silencer is corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rattle from catalyst area

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 139,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 Nov 2023 125,528 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 110,234 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 97,686 miles

Nearside Front TYRE 2.7MM

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

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.5MM

Offside Front TYRE 3.4MM

Offside Rear TYRE 3.2MM

Fail 15 Nov 2021 97,686 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT SECURE

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front TYRE 2.7MM

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

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.5MM

Offside Front TYRE 3.4MM

Offside Rear TYRE 3.2MM

Pass 9 Nov 2020 85,860 miles

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 9 Nov 2019 75,354 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 75,354 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 61,040 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 61,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 46,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2016 32,361 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 23,860 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 15,617 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 YJM is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJM, 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 YJM registered?

BG61 YJM is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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