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BJ61 TGE

2011 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,802 mi
Last recorded140,802 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 TGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 140,802 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 140,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 124,513 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 123,799 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 120,678 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2022 120,616 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 112,608 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2021 112,598 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 105,579 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 98,392 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 87,910 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 75,270 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 64,189 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 51,635 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 40,685 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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BJ61 TGE is a 2011 Ford Focus in Brown 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 BJ61 TGE, 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 BJ61 TGE registered?

BJ61 TGE is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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