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BT11 XLM

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,380 mi
Last recorded203,380 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 XLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 203,380 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation on both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills & both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 192,057 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play All four links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Heavy condensation in both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills & both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 178,392 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 164,440 miles

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills & both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 148,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 137,876 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 120,146 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 100,999 miles

o/s front tyre is wearing around outer edge.

Fail 21 May 2018 100,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 10 May 2017 79,300 miles

Rear tyres wearing slightly lumpy on inner edges.

Pass 10 May 2016 59,490 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn very low and lumpy on inner edge

Offside rear tyre age cracking and also has small cut in tread

Some front and rear brake fluctuation

Pass 7 May 2015 38,331 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 38,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 May 2014 30,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertray damaged and insecure, also nearside front lower corner trim missing, affecting nearside inner wheel arch security

Fail 22 May 2014 30,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertray damaged and insecure, also nearside front lower corner trim missing, affecting nearside inner wheel arch security

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 XLM is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLM, 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 XLM is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 July 2011.

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