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BG11 YKV

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,097 mi
Last recorded130,097 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 YKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 130,097 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 130,096 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 122,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 122,587 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have deep cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 114,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 106,703 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 106,703 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 98,887 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 90,980 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s number plate light dim

o/s headlamp beam pattern weak

Fail 24 Nov 2020 90,980 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s number plate light dim

o/s headlamp beam pattern weak

Pass 26 Nov 2019 83,613 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2018 75,066 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2017 67,474 miles

light corrosion to both front coil springs

Fail 30 Nov 2017 67,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

light corrosion to both front coil springs

Pass 20 Jun 2016 52,474 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 52,474 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,020 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,489 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 33,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BG11 YKV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black 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 BG11 YKV, 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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What year was BG11 YKV registered?

BG11 YKV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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