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BP11 UWJ

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,231 mi
Last recorded139,231 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP11 UWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2026 139,231 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 136,487 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 136,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 133,260 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also coated in wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 133,228 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also coated in wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2023 131,275 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jun 2023 131,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Upper mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2022 128,698 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 125,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [rear bush has slight movement]. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 125,053 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [rear bush has slight movement]. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 118,265 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 118,265 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 101,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror

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

Fail 3 May 2019 101,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 85,716 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 85,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 71,109 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 70,426 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 55,547 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 40,773 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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BP11 UWJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BP11 UWJ, 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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BP11 UWJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 July 2011.

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