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BW11 FRD

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,808 mi
Last recorded118,808 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 FRD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 118,808 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 111,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted n/s and o/s inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 111,384 miles

Lower Steering column attachment defective universal joint (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted n/s and o/s inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 103,523 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 103,523 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 103,518 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount excessive wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 97,165 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 97,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 84,191 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 84,191 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both discs inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 74,803 miles

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

Offside 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear seat belts unable to be tested

Fail 18 Aug 2020 74,803 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear seat belts unable to be tested

Pass 27 Aug 2019 66,415 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 66,411 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 30 Jun 2018 51,496 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 51,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 38,572 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 30,461 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 22,209 miles

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

offside front tyre sidewall weathered

Pass 25 Jul 2014 14,964 miles

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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BW11 FRD is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BW11 FRD, 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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BW11 FRD is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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