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BG11 AEM

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,358 mi
Last recorded81,358 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 AEM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 81,358 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 80,254 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 80,254 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Apr 2024 77,599 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 77,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness VERY LOOSE STEERING WHEEL COVER REMOVED (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 74,050 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 74,050 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 71,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 71,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 66,559 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 66,559 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 64,158 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 59,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front tyres wearing slightly on the edges

Pass 26 Jun 2018 48,550 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 36,232 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 24,382 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

nail in n.s.r tyre

nail in o.s.f tyre

Pass 30 May 2015 16,836 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 11,443 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 10,555 miles

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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BG11 AEM is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BG11 AEM, 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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What year was BG11 AEM registered?

BG11 AEM is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 April 2011.

Is BG11 AEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 AEM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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