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BL11 MVP

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,871 mi
Last recorded116,871 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 MVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 116,871 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 115,697 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

Offside Rear tyre stepped

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes deteriorated / starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components starting to show corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2023 115,697 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s, on inner surfaces also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

Offside Rear tyre stepped

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes deteriorated / starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components starting to show corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2022 111,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s on inner surfaces, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to split and deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to split and deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both n/s and o/s, also slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both n/s and o/s, wearing very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 11,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s on inner surfaces, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to split and deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to split and deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both n/s and o/s, also slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both n/s and o/s, wearing very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 105,899 miles

exhaust heat shields poor

Fail 16 Feb 2021 105,897 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shields poor

Pass 15 Feb 2020 100,125 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 92,110 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 15 Feb 2018 83,590 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake pads low and discs poor

rear brake pads low and discs poor

Pass 3 Feb 2017 74,059 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 68,312 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 60,455 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 60,455 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 44,800 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 MVP is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MVP, 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 MVP is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 July 2011.

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