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BG11 AVW

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,468 mi
Last recorded79,468 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 AVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 79,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 77,553 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 76,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 74,190 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear unable to check seat seat belt vehicle presented with load

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 74,190 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear unable to check seat seat belt vehicle presented with load

Offside Front Position lamp not working come on when headlight tapped recomend bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 71,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 70,912 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 69,461 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 69,461 miles

Exhaust system insecure tailpipe mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 66,321 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 57,626 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 50,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,032 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,032 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 33,892 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 26,333 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

offside and nearside rear tyres are deterioated and split

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 AVW is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AVW, 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 BG11 AVW registered?

BG11 AVW is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is BG11 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 AVW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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