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BG61 YMH

2011 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,742 mi
Last recorded91,742 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 91,742 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 87,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 87,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 83,354 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 83,354 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 79,476 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 74,862 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 71,843 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

vin sticker damaged and void

Pass 14 Nov 2019 69,088 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vin sticker damaged and void

Fail 13 Nov 2019 69,088 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vin sticker damaged and void

Pass 13 Nov 2018 64,932 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 64,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. temporary wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2017 58,246 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres has distorted tread blocks on inner edges

Fail 30 Oct 2017 58,246 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres has distorted tread blocks on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2016 54,183 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 47,433 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 33,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YMH is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YMH, 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 YMH registered?

BG61 YMH is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is BG61 YMH safe to buy?

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