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BF11 KAO

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,758 mi
Last recorded169,758 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 KAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 169,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2025 167,033 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 163,750 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill, front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill, front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

suspension parts corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2024 163,750 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill, front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill, front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

suspension parts corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2022 157,332 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 150,323 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 150,323 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 144,375 miles

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

Offside steering rack gaitor twisted

Fail 30 Nov 2020 144,375 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn broke (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside steering rack gaitor twisted

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 128,575 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 109,462 miles

Both front tires wearing on inner edge

Vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2018 108,867 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tires wearing on inner edge

Vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 91,170 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front wipers slightly smear window screen

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

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 90,929 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted

Front wipers slightly smear window screen

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

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 75,199 miles

Nearside Rear Lower reflector damaged but legal at time of test secure and more than 50% visible

Offside Rear light unit damaged/cracked and condensation inside unit/lens

Fail 8 Apr 2016 75,199 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect possible bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower reflector damaged but legal at time of test secure and more than 50% visible

Offside Rear light unit damaged/cracked and condensation inside unit/lens

Pass 10 Apr 2015 60,919 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 60,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge possibly due to driven on when low on pressure recomend change soon

Pass 14 Apr 2014 46,659 miles

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

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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BF11 KAO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BF11 KAO, 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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BF11 KAO is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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