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BJ11 PLN

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,264 mi
Last recorded120,264 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 120,264 miles

Under-body Vehicle is under-sealed/suspension and breaks

Pass 22 Oct 2024 115,457 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle is under sealed/under-body brakes and exhaust

Fail 19 Oct 2024 115,456 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle is under sealed/under-body brakes and exhaust

Pass 26 Oct 2023 110,248 miles

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

Under-body chassis brake and suspension corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2023 110,248 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Under-body chassis brake and suspension corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 104,996 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 104,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm rear bush badly worn resulting in excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush badly worn resulting in excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater missing bulb hanging lose (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 96,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is just above the legal limit needs to be changed as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Sep 2021 96,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is just above the legal limit needs to be changed as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 90,024 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,349 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Under Body, Chassis, Brake and Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 68,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 56,237 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 47,421 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 35,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat nearside rear

Offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall no plys exposed

Pass 13 Mar 2014 23,771 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 PLN is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PLN, 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 PLN registered?

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

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