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BK11 DDJ

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,461 mi
Last recorded132,461 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 DDJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 132,461 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 132,449 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 125,789 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 125,786 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 118,974 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 118,966 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit platelimit 0.54 actual 0.99 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 114,099 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 114,097 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.54 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 108,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 108,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 106,123 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 101,311 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 101,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre Out Of Shape

Offside Rear Tyre Out Of Shape

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 89,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 89,324 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 82,802 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 82,802 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 78,777 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre slightly deformed on inside edge

Fail 23 Mar 2015 63,161 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 63,161 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,803 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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BK11 DDJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BK11 DDJ, 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 BK11 DDJ registered?

BK11 DDJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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