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BG61 YME

2011 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,365 mi
Last recorded107,365 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 YME
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 107,365 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 107,363 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 23 May 2025 99,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 92,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm and worn smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 83,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 83,743 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coolent level low

oil level high

Pass 14 Jun 2022 75,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 75,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 66,864 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 63,890 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 58,599 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 52,237 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 46,277 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 36,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 28,477 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 21,882 miles

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

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

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 YME is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YME, 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 YME is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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