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BJ11 TCV

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,320 mi
Last recorded153,320 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 153,320 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 140,768 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

all rear suspension components corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 12 Dec 2023 140,741 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

all rear suspension components corroded

oil low

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Oct 2022 134,328 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Oct 2022 134,326 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2021 132,776 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 132,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 129,003 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 129,003 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 115,544 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 103,767 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear parking brake just met efficiency requirements

Fail 6 Apr 2018 103,767 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear parking brake just met efficiency requirements

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 88,703 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrorded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush starting to seperate

damage to the front bumper area

Pass 21 Mar 2016 80,131 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,877 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 50,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TCV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TCV, 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 TCV registered?

BJ11 TCV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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