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BG11 XGA

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,404 mi
Last recorded137,404 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 137,404 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front exhaust section deteriorated

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 128,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

heatshield loose

Pass 31 Jan 2023 120,542 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 120,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 112,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 112,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 106,561 miles

Brake pedal slight travel

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres wearing inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension components corroding

Fail 3 Apr 2021 106,556 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm, Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Damaged, showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Anti-roll bar link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Body component likely to become detached Exhaust heat shield insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal slight travel

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres wearing inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension components corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2020 104,231 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 104,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 97,076 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 88,545 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 81,109 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 81,106 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,727 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 64,320 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 64,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

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 XGA 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 XGA, 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 XGA is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 April 2011.

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