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BF11 MZU

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,892 mi
Last recorded116,892 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 116,892 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 116,890 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 116,148 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 116,147 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 112,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 108,777 miles

handbrake just meets requirement

Fail 6 Jun 2022 108,777 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

handbrake just meets requirement

Fail 24 Mar 2022 108,761 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 102,894 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 101,662 miles

Front brake discs worn & have 'hot spots' on inner faces. Efficiencies ok.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked - very close to cords - BORDERLINE! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked - very close to cords - BORDERLINE! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 96,844 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 96,843 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 89,309 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 80,845 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2016 72,914 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 65,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 56,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 56,768 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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 MZU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF11 MZU registered?

BF11 MZU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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