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BK11 FVU

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

202,819 mi
Last recorded202,819 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 202,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 202,810 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 186,985 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 173,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 155,946 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 155,946 miles

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 147,758 miles

drive belt perished.

Fail 17 Jul 2020 147,758 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

drive belt perished.

Pass 27 Jul 2019 138,221 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald at extreme inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathering at inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 138,221 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald at extreme inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb had fallen into lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathering at inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 117,260 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 117,260 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 103,980 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Central Front Upper Oil leak slight oil leak from engine ()

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 103,980 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Central Front Upper Oil leak slight oil leak from engine ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 87,411 miles

Offside Front tyre 205/50/17 has some outer side wall damage but no cords showing

Offside Front tyre 205/50/17 starting to wear on inner edge

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2016 87,411 miles

under body covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre 205/50/17 has some outer side wall damage but no cords showing

Offside Front tyre 205/50/17 starting to wear on inner edge

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 74,490 miles

front pads low

Pass 20 Mar 2014 57,553 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 FVU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FVU, 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 FVU registered?

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

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