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BW11 XEP

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,834 mi
Last recorded52,834 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 XEP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 52,834 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 52,831 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s - edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s - inner edges (both also heavily perished) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 47,027 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 47,027 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 40,744 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 34,374 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 9 Aug 2021 26,921 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 25,232 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 23,436 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 21,281 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 18,973 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 15,930 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 13,200 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2014 11,974 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2014 11,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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 XEP is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW11 XEP registered?

BW11 XEP is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 August 2011.

Is BW11 XEP safe to buy?

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