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BJ11 ZLU

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,466 mi
Last recorded66,466 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 ZLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 66,466 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 64,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 61,268 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 61,268 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 55,550 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears, cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 52,808 miles

Drivers floor mat interfering with correct foot pedal operation

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 50,766 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 14 May 2019 47,105 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONTS CORRODED AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS LOW 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE FRONT STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE REAR STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE REAR STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF BADLY (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 40,695 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS 3MM (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS SMALL LIPS (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2018 40,695 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS 3MM (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS SMALL LIPS (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2017 36,644 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 31,929 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 25,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 19,819 miles

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

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 ZLU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

BJ11 ZLU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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