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EF11 BUV

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

51,463 mi
Last recorded51,463 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 BUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 51,463 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 50,877 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 50,287 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2023 48,620 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 46,762 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2021 44,784 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 43,071 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 41,510 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 39,069 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 39,069 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2017 36,595 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 30,821 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 19,987 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 14,292 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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EF11 BUV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF11 BUV, 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 EF11 BUV registered?

EF11 BUV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 July 2011.

Is EF11 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF11 BUV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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