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BW11 SHV

2011 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,659 mi
Last recorded99,659 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 SHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 99,659 miles

Central heat shield loose center box

Coolant leak ()

Fail 7 May 2026 99,659 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central heat shield loose center box

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 90,962 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 90,959 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 79,856 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 79,856 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 69,561 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 63,145 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 56,864 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 56,849 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 51,128 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 45,160 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 40,299 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 37,799 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 33,474 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 27,574 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 21,727 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated 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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BW11 SHV is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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