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BK11 LPL

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,350 mi
Last recorded115,350 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 115,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing lower advise sorting (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

aux belt splitting

both rear side lights slightly discoloured

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

front windscreen washers poor

Fail 31 Jul 2026 115,350 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak intake air pipe split,will require emissions rechecking when leak sorted (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing lower advise sorting (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged,borderline,benefit given,advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

aux belt splitting

both rear side lights slightly discoloured

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

front windscreen washers poor

slight smell of exhaust fumes in engine bay

smoke level close to limit,soot in tail pipe,no visible smoke at time of test

Pass 28 Jul 2025 110,840 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing(lower) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

aux belt splitting

Fail 28 Jul 2025 110,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing(lower) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

aux belt splitting

Pass 1 Aug 2024 103,070 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 103,070 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 93,508 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 86,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 81,745 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 76,696 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 71,664 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 64,627 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 58,786 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 51,946 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,970 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 29,742 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 LPL 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 LPL, 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 LPL registered?

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

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