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BF11 MVX

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,202 mi
Last recorded143,202 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 MVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 143,202 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

side sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2025 133,540 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

all rear suspension components corroded

front subframe corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2025 133,539 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

all rear suspension components corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 122,932 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 122,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 113,575 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 101,797 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 101,787 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 92,641 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 86,324 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 81,819 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 66,958 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 66,957 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper missing wiper arm missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 66,130 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 55,201 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 44,379 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 44,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 31,949 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 31,949 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 22,374 miles

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

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

slight smear front wipers

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 MVX is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MVX, 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 MVX is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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