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BP61 SGZ

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,664 mi
Last recorded52,664 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP61 SGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 52,664 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 50,578 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 48,309 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 48,309 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 46,213 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion across all rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 46,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion across all rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 44,206 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 41,924 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 39,834 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 39,830 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 36,695 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 33,708 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 29,664 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 25,354 miles

o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished and close to wear bars

Fail 18 Dec 2014 21,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 21,688 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 18,915 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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BP61 SGZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue 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 BP61 SGZ, 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 BP61 SGZ registered?

BP61 SGZ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is BP61 SGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP61 SGZ 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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