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BK11 FUT

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

192,743 mi
Last recorded192,743 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 192,743 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Lens Cracked (4.6.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension Parts Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chasse Rails Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 180,816 miles

Central Heat Shield Loose

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Heat Shield Loose

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension Parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 180,618 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Body panel insecure Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Heat Shield Loose

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Heat Shield Loose

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension Parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 169,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 169,508 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring insecure Fitted Wrong (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Filler Neck (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 158,419 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 145,944 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 145,930 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 134,555 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush perishing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 134,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush perishing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 125,814 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 112,793 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 112,791 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 103,177 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 92,202 miles

Both front lower arms, rear bushes deteriorating.

Front Wipers worn.

Rear Side lamps, colour fading.

Fail 1 Feb 2017 92,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner Brake pads appear low.

Front Wipers worn.

Front Both lower arms, rear bushes deteriorating. Brakes imbalanced (29%).

Rear Side lamps, colour fading.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 80,753 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 80,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 68,318 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 51,259 miles

front wipers smearing screen

near and offside front tyre sidewalls cut/damaged

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 FUT is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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