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BG61 YLB

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,262 mi
Last recorded75,262 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 YLB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 75,262 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 71,623 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 67,383 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 67,374 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 63,045 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 57,923 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 54,108 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 50,772 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 44,704 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 38,318 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Under tray fitted.

Fail 27 Nov 2017 38,308 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working Mirror one. (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Under tray fitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2016 32,652 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 32,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damage (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 25,089 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 18,676 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 YLB is a 2011 Ford Focus in White 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 YLB, 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 YLB registered?

BG61 YLB is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 December 2011.

Is BG61 YLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 YLB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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