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BK11 FWL

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,712 mi
Last recorded145,712 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 145,712 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 145,107 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 144,299 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 142,883 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 140,820 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 140,820 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 138,057 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 109,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the remainder of the swept area not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres perishing in tyre tread

Pass 11 Jun 2018 91,758 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 91,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 74,012 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 72,964 miles

Engine Management Lamp illuminated

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

Front wiper blades slight smearing

Rear BOTH tyres inner tread area stepping/uneven

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 1.4mm useable tread remaining 205/5017 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 63,518 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 63,517 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 52,532 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres inner shoulders devoid of tread

Pass 1 Apr 2014 36,882 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 FWL is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FWL, 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 FWL registered?

BK11 FWL is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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The MOT history for BK11 FWL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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