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BG11 GMV

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,341 mi
Last recorded76,341 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 GMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 76,341 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2020 75,621 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm smooth on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot split, recommend further inspection/replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 54,574 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 40,770 miles

Engine cover, under tray, sill and floor covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 40,635 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 40,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 36,504 miles

215.55.16.97v

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

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

nearside front tyre balding on inner and outer edges

Fail 29 Apr 2017 36,504 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

215.55.16.97v

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

nearside front tyre balding on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Apr 2016 31,993 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 27,637 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 22,973 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 22,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (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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BG11 GMV is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BG11 GMV, 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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BG11 GMV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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