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BJ11 EWL

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,065 mi
Last recorded77,065 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 EWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 77,065 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Fail 10 Jun 2026 77,065 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 72,251 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 67,752 miles

Nearside Condensation within headlamp

Oil residue around engine & gearbox areas

Pass 20 Jun 2023 62,593 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 57,917 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 54,200 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 52,720 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 49,351 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Faint roughness when wheel is rotated

Pass 10 Jul 2018 45,130 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 41,667 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 37,409 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 29,461 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 20,593 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 20,593 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 EWL is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BJ11 EWL, 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 BJ11 EWL registered?

BJ11 EWL is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 August 2011.

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