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AJ11 BWE

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,563 mi
Last recorded120,563 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 BWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 120,563 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 120,563 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 118,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner and outer surface (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer surface cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer surface cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 118,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner and outer surface (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer surface cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer surface cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 115,031 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 115,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 113,166 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 112,305 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 108,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner part of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 104,075 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 89,467 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 75,032 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 75,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 60,935 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 46,933 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 46,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,032 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 27,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AJ11 BWE is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AJ11 BWE, 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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AJ11 BWE is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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