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BG11 XLS

2011 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,390 mi
Last recorded89,390 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 XLS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 89,390 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged nearside & offside - inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Offside Front inner wheel arch trim slightly loose

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside - cracking on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

Pass 27 Jan 2025 86,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside parking brake effort lower than nearside

Pass 4 Jan 2024 84,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside - pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside - moisture inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 81,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlamp glass condensed

Fail 1 Dec 2022 81,960 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front headlamp glass condensed

Pass 20 Oct 2021 78,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively fronts insecure/fouling on lock (1.6 (d))

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

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

covers fitted,some areas not visible

Fail 20 Oct 2021 78,352 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit of 0.55,averaged 0.94 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively fronts insecure/fouling on lock (1.6 (d))

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

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

covers fitted,some areas not visible

Pass 11 Nov 2020 76,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively insecure fouling wheel (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged insecure fouling wheel (1.6 (e))

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

engine cover

undertray fitteed

Fail 6 Nov 2020 76,623 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively insecure fouling wheel (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged insecure fouling wheel (1.6 (e))

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

engine cover

undertray fitteed

Pass 4 Oct 2019 73,627 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 73,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,482 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm), wearing out on the inner edges, tracking alignment needs to be observed (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 71,430 miles

Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm), wearing out on the inner edges, tracking alignment needs to be observed (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 68,114 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 68,097 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 67,949 miles

Engine undertray fitted obscuring testers view of certain items.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 57,941 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 57,941 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,478 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 36,745 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 36,718 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 XLS is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XLS, 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 XLS is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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