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BJ11 MZD

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,223 mi
Last recorded138,223 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 MZD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 138,223 miles

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

Near side indicator repeater damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Off side front fog lamp smashed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2025 127,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Off side front fog lamp smashed

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2025 127,569 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Off side front fog lamp smashed

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2024 115,590 miles

Off side front fog lamp smashed

Fail 31 May 2024 115,590 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Off side front fog lamp smashed

Pass 17 May 2023 103,568 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 103,568 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 93,055 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 93,055 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre getting low 2.5mm

Pass 29 May 2021 84,328 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 84,328 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 75,465 miles

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

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

front inner brake pads appear low

oil leak back of engine/gearbox

scratches on o/s/r door

Pass 8 Oct 2019 58,416 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 58,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres blocking on inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2018 44,788 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 44,788 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 35,646 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 29,544 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2016 22,871 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 13,826 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 8,620 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 MZD is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 BJ11 MZD, 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 MZD is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 May 2011.

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