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BC11 VCT

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,386 mi
Last recorded99,386 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 VCT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 99,386 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 87,033 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 74,493 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 74,492 miles

front exhaust hanger broken

Fail 16 Feb 2024 74,492 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 26 Jul 2023 67,007 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 67,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 56,815 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 55,431 miles

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))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 55,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 51,257 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 40,628 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 40,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Central EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 35,352 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 26,584 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 20,491 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 16,687 miles

all tyres have micro cracking running through treads

front tyres scrubbed inboard

Fail 23 Apr 2015 16,687 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres have micro cracking running through treads

front tyres scrubbed inboard

Pass 29 Apr 2014 12,483 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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BC11 VCT is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BC11 VCT, 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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BC11 VCT is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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