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BC11 VTL

2011 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,365 mi
Last recorded124,365 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 VTL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 124,365 miles

Offside Rear tyre isnt fitted correctly to sidewall instructions inside - outside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

exhaust heat sheild loose

rear inner sills corroded

suspension compoents corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2025 124,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre isnt fitted correctly to sidewall instructions inside - outside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

exhaust heat sheild loose

rear inner sills corroded

suspension compoents corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 112,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear body damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield slightly lose

suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2024 112,145 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear body damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield slightly lose

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 106,149 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 106,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 101,803 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 101,803 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 92,134 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 91,675 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 86,270 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 86,270 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 82,641 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 73,958 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 67,790 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 67,790 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 59,692 miles

Inner wheel arch cowling broken/slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Bumper slightly insecure

Fail 18 May 2016 59,692 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Inner wheel arch cowling broken/slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Bumper slightly insecure

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some testable components

Vehicles internal headlamp adjuster altered to re-check beams

Fail 19 May 2015 51,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2015 51,743 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 43,552 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 VTL is a 2011 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VTL, 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 VTL is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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