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BG61 YJO

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,316 mi
Last recorded175,316 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 YJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 175,316 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 25 Sep 2024 167,635 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & worn low on the inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2023 157,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on the inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on the inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Oct 2022 146,057 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust system shield loose.

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2021 135,943 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Fail 6 Oct 2021 135,943 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Sep 2020 125,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Apr 2019 105,945 miles

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot small split

Offside Front Inner small split

Fail 6 Apr 2019 105,945 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working side reapeter in mirrior inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16/97w xl avon (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot small split

Offside Front Inner small split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 84,696 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 64,428 miles

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 43,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YJO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YJO, 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 YJO registered?

BG61 YJO is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 December 2011.

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