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BG61 YLZ

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,098 mi
Last recorded45,098 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 YLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 45,098 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 42,251 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 40,097 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 37,686 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 35,105 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 32,121 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 30,217 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 27,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 23,397 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 20,446 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 17,428 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 13,410 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 12,999 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 YLZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YLZ, 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

How do I check the history of BG61 YLZ?

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What year was BG61 YLZ registered?

BG61 YLZ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is BG61 YLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 YLZ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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