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BW11 FZZ

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,620 mi
Last recorded159,620 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 159,620 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 159,619 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 150,465 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 140,900 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 140,900 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 132,715 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 132,715 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded heavily - req's attention (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine producing excessive noise during emissions test

Pass 3 Mar 2022 124,524 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 115,304 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 115,304 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 108,510 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 98,974 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 82,827 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 82,827 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,759 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,643 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 39,645 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 28,924 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 FZZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FZZ, 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 FZZ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 August 2011.

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