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BW11 XEV

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,906 mi
Last recorded115,906 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 XEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 115,906 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 113,514 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 113,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 108,972 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 108,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 102,276 miles

condensation n/s headlamp

Fail 30 Nov 2022 102,137 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

condensation n/s headlamp

Pass 1 Dec 2021 95,829 miles

condensation n/s headlamp slightly affecting beam pattern

Pass 4 Dec 2020 87,761 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 87,761 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 79,952 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 71,723 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 63,915 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 51,829 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 39,238 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 22,196 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 XEV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XEV, 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 XEV registered?

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

Is BW11 XEV safe to buy?

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