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BT11 GFZ

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,688 mi
Last recorded125,688 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 GFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 125,688 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 115,342 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 115,342 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 108,061 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 107,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 99,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2020 93,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 83,420 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 75,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 63,580 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2017 63,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 50,939 miles

advise engine under tray fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,594 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 48,594 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 38,127 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 28,707 miles

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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BT11 GFZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 BT11 GFZ, 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 BT11 GFZ registered?

BT11 GFZ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2011.

Is BT11 GFZ safe to buy?

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