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BN61 BGF

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,159 mi
Last recorded84,159 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 BGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 84,159 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2025 83,078 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2024 78,494 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 78,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 76,568 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 72,248 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 72,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 65,135 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 65,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ** on 1.6mm ** inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2020 56,466 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 56,466 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 50,250 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 41,979 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 35,322 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 28,181 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 19,840 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 12,467 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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BN61 BGF is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BN61 BGF, 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 BN61 BGF registered?

BN61 BGF is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is BN61 BGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 BGF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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