CarVerify

Free Car Check

CY11 BZB

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,917 mi
Last recorded103,917 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY11 BZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 103,917 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/f + n/s/f +o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components undersealed

Pass 10 Jan 2025 95,358 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 84,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 84,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 75,167 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 75,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 72,641 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on crown and edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns+os ,corroded on ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all rear arms, bushes split/cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes(ns+os) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tailpipe bracket corroded off, still secure

Fail 26 Oct 2021 72,641 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on crown and edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns+os ,corroded on ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all rear arms, bushes split/cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes(ns+os) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tailpipe bracket corroded off, still secure

Pass 7 Oct 2020 70,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 62,102 miles

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

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2018 53,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm, tyre also cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, tyre also cracking (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge, tyre also cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2017 47,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracked

nearside front tyre slight cracking in tread

Pass 8 Apr 2016 40,215 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,633 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 35,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 29,666 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CY11 BZB 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 68.8%.

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 CY11 BZB, 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

How do I check the history of CY11 BZB?

You can check the full history of CY11 BZB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CY11 BZB registered?

CY11 BZB is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2011.

Is CY11 BZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY11 BZB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CY11 BZB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CY11 BZB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.