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BL11 DTV

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,672 mi
Last recorded94,672 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 DTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 94,672 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 91,612 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 87,990 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output silicone around edge of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front = 2.0mm, offside front = 2.2mm, and edges of tread are worn smooth (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 87,963 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to nearside front coil spring being broken (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output silicone around edge of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front = 2.0mm, offside front = 2.2mm, and edges of tread are worn smooth (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 84,901 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 74,952 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 74,951 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside front headlamp has water ingress, no effect on emitted light

Pass 8 Sep 2021 65,534 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 65,533 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced water ingress (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 58,769 miles

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

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

rear tyres over 10 years old

Fail 10 Sep 2020 58,769 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear tyres over 10 years old

Pass 16 Jul 2019 49,319 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 41,496 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from inside mirror

damp inside offside front headlamp lens

Fail 23 Aug 2018 41,495 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from inside mirror

damp inside offside front headlamp lens

Pass 23 Aug 2017 28,859 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 28,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 16,882 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 9,433 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 4,559 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 4,223 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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BL11 DTV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BL11 DTV, 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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BL11 DTV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 August 2011.

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