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BG11 XEJ

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,683 mi
Last recorded139,683 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 XEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 139,683 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 129,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 119,957 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 119,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured DROPLINK SNAPPED (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 93,458 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 85,465 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 85,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 80,921 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 68,515 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 59,368 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 May 2016 57,230 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 47,213 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,411 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 XEJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XEJ, 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 XEJ registered?

BG11 XEJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2011.

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