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BK11 DSE

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,238 mi
Last recorded88,238 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 DSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 88,238 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 82,507 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 82,507 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability brocken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 76,176 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 76,173 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 67,612 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 59,910 miles

Exhaust heat shield isecure

N/S/R tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 8 Mar 2016 50,918 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just passes at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of certain testable items

Fail 8 Mar 2016 50,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just passes at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of certain testable items

Pass 26 Feb 2015 40,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 14 Mar 2014 31,185 miles

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

Front Wipers Poor

N/S/F Tyre Bald At Edges + Tread At 2mm

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 DSE is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DSE, 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 DSE registered?

BK11 DSE is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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