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BF11 MTZ

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,922 mi
Last recorded117,922 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 MTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 117,922 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 117,922 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 114,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 114,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres are worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre worn very low bald on the inner edge and close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 109,805 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge high level tread bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 105,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner part of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 105,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner part of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 101,489 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres worn very unevenly , recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 101,489 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres worn very unevenly , recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Jul 2020 99,290 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 91,790 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2019 91,789 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 80,481 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to tread depth indicators

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

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

covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2018 80,480 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre close to tread depth indicators

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

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

covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2017 67,476 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 67,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner edge and mishaped (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 54,866 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2016 54,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 44,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2014 33,376 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 30,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 30,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BF11 MTZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BF11 MTZ, 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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BF11 MTZ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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