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BG61 YKY

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,498 mi
Last recorded105,498 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 YKY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 105,498 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 98,033 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 95,195 miles

A number of exhaust heat shield mountings broken.

Front Brake discs very corroded on inner face. Recommend replacement.

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brakes bind slightly and are worn more than the other side.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Both flexi-hose end protection boots split.

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 95,195 miles

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

A number of exhaust heat shield mountings broken.

Front Brake discs very corroded on inner face. Recommend replacement.

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brakes bind slightly and are worn more than the other side.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Both flexi-hose end protection boots split.

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 88,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge and tread stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and tread stepping (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 8 Dec 2023 88,287 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge and tread stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and tread stepping (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 Nov 2022 82,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 80,377 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 80,377 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 78,484 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 76,333 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 72,621 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 68,190 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 68,190 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 62,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 50,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 38,872 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 YKY is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YKY, 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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BG61 YKY is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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