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BD11 EBA

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,145 mi
Last recorded157,145 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 EBA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 157,145 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 157,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 141,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 141,773 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 127,816 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 110,869 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 94,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 84,971 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Nov 2020 84,971 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2019 62,692 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 62,336 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also the tyre perishing and cracking, replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also the tyre perishing and cracking, replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 62,325 miles

Brake performance not tested due to worn brake pad (s) (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also the tyre perishing and cracking, replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also the tyre perishing and cracking, replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 49,619 miles

both rear tyres cracking

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 49,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2017 42,049 miles

both rear tyres are showing signs of ageing cracking around the side walls

front brake pads are getting low

o/s/f tyre is on 1.6mm on the inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2016 34,497 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 26,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 26,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 17,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 17,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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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BD11 EBA is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BD11 EBA, 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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BD11 EBA is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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