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BJ11 CUX

2011 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,065 mi
Last recorded118,065 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 CUX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 118,065 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 118,065 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 94,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 94,597 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear brakes metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 83,587 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 83,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 69,561 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 58,600 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 46,369 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 46,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 38,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces corroded edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn outer edges & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 3mm & below,nearside.both also cracking up (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 33,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

central exhaust heat shield damaged

Pass 4 May 2018 28,713 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 28,710 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 23,003 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 17,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 12,630 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 9,747 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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BJ11 CUX is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BJ11 CUX, 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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BJ11 CUX is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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