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BX11 HWE

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,012 mi
Last recorded115,012 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX11 HWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 115,012 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 103,592 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 83,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 82,458 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to tyre being split (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2023 70,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 59,984 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 51,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front slam panel loose offside

Fail 25 Mar 2021 51,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front slam panel loose offside

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 51,219 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 41,287 miles

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

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2020 41,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2019 29,441 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 29,441 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 10,238 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 9,325 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 8,662 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 7,798 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 7,105 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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BX11 HWE is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver 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 BX11 HWE, 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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BX11 HWE is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2011.

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