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BD11 COU

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,244 mi
Last recorded86,244 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 COU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 86,244 miles

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Fail 16 Apr 2026 86,170 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 14 May 2025 75,152 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 75,152 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 71,163 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 70,242 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Feb 2022 70,242 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2021 68,596 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 68,596 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 65,735 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 59,616 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 53,810 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 47,377 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 38,304 miles

Rear bothside tyres has cracks on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2015 28,681 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 20,228 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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BD11 COU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD11 COU, 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 BD11 COU registered?

BD11 COU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 May 2011.

Is BD11 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD11 COU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD11 COU have outstanding finance?

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