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BG11 RDV

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,393 mi
Last recorded154,393 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 RDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 154,393 miles

engine cover/sill covers

Fail 20 Aug 2025 154,393 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine cover/sill covers

Pass 20 Aug 2024 151,399 miles

Central Heat shield loose but not likely to become detached

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 151,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Heat shield loose but not likely to become detached

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 148,324 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 141,854 miles

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 22 Sep 2021 135,445 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 135,445 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 131,117 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 131,117 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 119,905 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 119,905 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 112,226 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 112,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2017 100,199 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 83,587 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 63,983 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2014 38,955 miles

nearside rear light unit sligtly loose

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 RDV 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 BG11 RDV, 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 RDV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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