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BU11 GED

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,454 mi
Last recorded84,454 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 GED
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 84,454 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 84,202 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 73,434 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))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 65,274 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 65,274 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 53,276 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 53,276 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 47,513 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front deep cut outer sidewall (no cords visible)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear deep cut outer side wall (no cords visible)

Nearside Rear perished on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2017 39,188 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 39,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 31,713 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres low on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 25,584 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 13 May 2014 18,952 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 18,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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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BU11 GED is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BU11 GED, 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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BU11 GED is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is BU11 GED safe to buy?

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