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BK11 FVG

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,000 mi
Last recorded169,000 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 169,000 miles

Brake pedal anti slip slight wear

Front wipes smeary but still clean windscreen efficiently

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and worn on inner edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Surface corrosion underneath and on rear suspension components

Pass 8 Jul 2021 167,944 miles

Brake pedal anti slip slight wear

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak underneath engine and around turbo area

Surface corrosion underneath and on rear suspension components

Pass 13 Jul 2020 166,585 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (needs attention) (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

offside front tyre starting to perish in between treads

Fail 13 Jul 2020 166,585 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split to cords (205/50x17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (needs attention) (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

offside front tyre starting to perish in between treads

Pass 11 Apr 2019 161,754 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 161,724 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO ENGINE NOISE WHEN REVVED (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 150,390 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 128,580 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 108,337 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 82,996 miles

Emissions too clean to detect

Fail 21 Mar 2014 58,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

partial sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2014 58,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

partial sill covers fitted

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 FVG is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BK11 FVG, 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 FVG registered?

BK11 FVG is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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