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BL11 MTZ

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,152 mi
Last recorded74,152 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 MTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 74,152 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r wheel arch dented .

Pass 16 Dec 2024 69,312 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 69,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 69,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 64,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 64,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing broken off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 57,342 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 57,342 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 52,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 52,781 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 48,656 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 43,828 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 39,628 miles

advise engine under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 34,501 miles

advise engine under tray fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2017 34,501 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise engine under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 29,193 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 24,258 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 24,258 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 19,067 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 MTZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MTZ, 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 MTZ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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