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BK11 DDV

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,032 mi
Last recorded148,032 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 DDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 148,032 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 130,295 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 130,284 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2022 125,642 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 117,573 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 113,922 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 113,922 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT INOP (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 105,269 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 105,239 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH FRONTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REARS (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire INSECURE (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONTS WORN BADLY ON THE INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 95,980 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 83,247 miles

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)

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,852 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 67,852 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,213 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 417,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from engine

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 DDV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DDV, 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 BK11 DDV registered?

BK11 DDV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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