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BL11 XFV

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,593 mi
Last recorded100,593 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 100,593 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 92,936 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Coolant leak Waterpump ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 81,962 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 81,957 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 73,751 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 65,398 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Inside condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/f & n/s/f inner arm rear bushes, o/s/r & n/s/r trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 65,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Centre exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Inside condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/f & n/s/f inner arm rear bushes, o/s/r & n/s/r trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 58,058 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Rear n/s & o/s trailing arm bushes have slight play

Fail 7 Jan 2021 58,058 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Rear n/s & o/s trailing arm bushes have slight play

Fail 4 Jan 2021 58,056 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 49,161 miles

Front brake discs worn, heavily corroded/pitted.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn, wearing on inner edge of tread.

Pass 25 Jun 2018 41,234 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 36,207 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 36,207 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,230 miles

Child seats fitted in rear.

Nearside rear tyre worn, near legal limit.

Offside rear tyre worn/cut in tread.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 24,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2015 24,041 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 17,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XFV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XFV, 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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What year was BL11 XFV registered?

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

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