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BN61 MGY

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,580 mi
Last recorded152,580 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 MGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 152,580 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 152,580 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 139,944 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 127,176 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 127,171 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 104,234 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 98,480 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 89,835 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 78,313 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 78,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 76,247 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 74,376 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,173 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 67,052 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 56,441 miles

wheels scuffed

Pass 30 Aug 2014 40,432 miles

TYRE SIZE 215/50/17

nail in offside rear tyre & worn on edge

nearside front tyre @ 2.5mm

offside front tyre @ 3mm

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 MGY is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver 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 BN61 MGY, 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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What year was BN61 MGY registered?

BN61 MGY is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is BN61 MGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 MGY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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