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BL11 GBZ

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,823 mi
Last recorded136,823 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 GBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 136,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 127,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 119,809 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 119,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 102,847 miles

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

Park brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 95,440 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 87,059 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 87,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 78,010 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 77,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,018 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 63,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 55,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2014 45,881 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 GBZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol 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 BL11 GBZ, 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 GBZ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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