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BG11 YKW

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,995 mi
Last recorded148,995 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 YKW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 148,995 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Leak around injector area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 148,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Leak around injector area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 140,314 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

both front tyres a little worn very inside edges

injector seal leaking

Pass 28 May 2023 127,040 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2023 126,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 114,012 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 114,012 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 101,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2021 101,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 97,538 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 May 2019 88,684 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 81,192 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 72,359 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 62,015 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 38,321 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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BG11 YKW is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc diesel 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 BG11 YKW, 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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BG11 YKW is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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