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BG11 OVJ

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,571 mi
Last recorded74,571 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 74,571 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels on inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 68,322 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 63,292 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 57,935 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 52,341 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 46,747 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 43,608 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 43,608 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 37,805 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 32,534 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 25,418 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 25,418 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2016 19,428 miles

rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 17 May 2016 19,428 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres getting low and heavily perished on outer sidewall

rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 18 May 2015 12,014 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 4,810 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 OVJ 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 81.3%.

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 OVJ, 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 OVJ registered?

BG11 OVJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is BG11 OVJ safe to buy?

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