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BXZ 5406

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,642 mi
Last recorded111,642 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXZ 5406
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 111,642 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads 60% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fog lamps not working and corroded

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 111,642 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads 60% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front fog lamps not working and corroded

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 102,322 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked due to front end damage (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust frontpipe flexible joint braiding deteriorated

Nearside Front inner wheel arch/splash guard broken but not insecure

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 102,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 litres of oil had to be added to engine in order to safely carry out mot inspection

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked due to front end damage (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust frontpipe flexible joint braiding deteriorated

Nearside Front inner wheel arch/splash guard broken but not insecure

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 17 Nov 2020 94,970 miles

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Nearside Front wheel arch liner broken & incomplete

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting insecure - corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 94,970 miles

Position lamp showing white light to the rear Both rear stop / tail bulbs showing white (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel arch liner broken & incomplete

Pass 21 Nov 2019 87,808 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 87,805 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive play in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulbs discoloured - both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 81,542 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 81,542 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 75,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust mount missing on tail pipe

Fail 23 Nov 2017 75,558 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust mount missing on tail pipe

Pass 5 Sep 2016 61,033 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

Offside Front Fog light not working.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 45,851 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

Nearside Front Fog light inop.

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

Offside Front Fog light inop.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 26,445 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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BXZ 5406 is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BXZ 5406, 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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BXZ 5406 is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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