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BL11 XFE

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,632 mi
Last recorded66,632 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 XFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 66,632 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 61,643 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 54,299 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 51,138 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 51,138 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 46,468 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (STRONG ADVISE) (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 42,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 39,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 35,915 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 35,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 31,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 27,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge 215/55/16 93H

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 22,507 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 17,459 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 12,239 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 XFE is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BL11 XFE, 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 XFE is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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