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BW11 GJV

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

185,281 mi
Last recorded185,281 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 GJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 185,281 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fumes entering cabin

o/s mirror is damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2025 184,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fumes entering cabin

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

o/s mirror is damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2024 165,611 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Very large imbalance to parking brake effort, NSR low - advise immediate investigation and repair

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 165,115 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 144,340 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2023 144,024 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 126,309 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 126,304 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 122,252 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 122,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 113,612 miles

all four tyre tread wearing on edges

Fail 18 Jun 2020 113,612 miles

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

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

all four tyre tread wearing on edges

Pass 23 May 2019 99,404 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 84,385 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 84,385 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 72,650 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2016 60,834 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 28 May 2015 49,226 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 37,627 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 GJV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GJV, 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 GJV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 July 2011.

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