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CV11 FBG

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,634 mi
Last recorded124,634 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 FBG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 124,634 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 124,634 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 117,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have corrosion lip inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 117,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have corrosion lip inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 109,208 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 109,207 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 102,169 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 94,831 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 94,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush split from bonding causing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust tail pipe mounting bracket broken

Nearside Front position lamp is dim but working

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 93,129 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 86,994 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 77,436 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 70,248 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 70,248 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 61,298 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 61,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 48,969 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 36,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,856 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 26,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 26,724 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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CV11 FBG is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CV11 FBG, 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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What year was CV11 FBG registered?

CV11 FBG is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is CV11 FBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV11 FBG shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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