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BJ11 TFV

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

199,189 mi
Last recorded199,189 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 TFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 199,189 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear sub frame and suspension components corroding.

Fail 28 Oct 2025 199,179 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear sub frame and suspension components corroding.

Pass 18 Oct 2024 197,546 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 189,977 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 189,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2022 181,851 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 170,387 miles

Coolant below minimum

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front CV boot small hole but still preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

TPMS malfunction

Fail 16 Aug 2021 170,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

TPMS malfunction

Coolant below minimum

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front CV boot small hole but still preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 151,748 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2019 151,683 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 146,440 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 130,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 105,160 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 83,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TFV is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TFV, 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 TFV registered?

BJ11 TFV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 April 2011.

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