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BT11 GVP

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,717 mi
Last recorded133,717 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 GVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 133,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Aged on edge of tread advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 133,713 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Down to base layer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost down to base layer/Cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Aged on edge of tread advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 126,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive fly wheel area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 126,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick advise new discs when pads fitted. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive fly wheel area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 118,186 miles

slight oil leak gear box area.

Fail 7 Sep 2023 118,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to misted up/water in lamp. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect bulb in wrong. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

centre heat shield fallen down.

slight oil leak gear box area.

Pass 8 Sep 2022 109,530 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 109,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2021 98,084 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 98,084 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 74,249 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 64,284 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 64,284 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 62,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 51,604 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 44,363 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 36,857 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 29,150 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 21,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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 GVP is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GVP, 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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BT11 GVP is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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