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BT04 MCP

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,413 mi
Last recorded81,413 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 MCP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 81,413 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 81,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2025 76,972 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 76,972 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 71,842 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 71,842 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside, Offside (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 66,983 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 59,685 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 52,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.80 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 45,887 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 45,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 38,022 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 31,780 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 26,865 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 22,668 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 16,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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BT04 MCP is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT04 MCP, 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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BT04 MCP is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is BT04 MCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT04 MCP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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