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BT11 ZFV

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,924 mi
Last recorded154,924 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 ZFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 154,924 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin right on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 129,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm), worn bold on the inner edges area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens area (Condensation) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 129,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edges area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm), worn bold on the inner edges area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens area (Condensation) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2020 115,727 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2020 115,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 96,987 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 78,638 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 78,637 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 69,054 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 63,116 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2016 62,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2015 56,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 50,667 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 50,667 miles

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

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 ZFV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZFV, 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 ZFV registered?

BT11 ZFV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 June 2011.

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The MOT history for BT11 ZFV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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