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BJ11 FDE

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,188 mi
Last recorded107,188 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 FDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 107,188 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 107,188 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 94,799 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 90,632 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 90,632 miles

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

Bonnet can't be opened, so preventing access to testable items

Pass 29 Aug 2023 85,663 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 81,051 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 81,051 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 76,959 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 71,839 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 68,391 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 68,391 miles

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire re secure hear shield (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 59,596 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 52,088 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 45,382 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 45,333 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 38,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 30,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 23,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FDE is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ11 FDE, 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 FDE registered?

BJ11 FDE is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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