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BK11 PBU

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,591 mi
Last recorded157,591 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 PBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 157,591 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Anti-roll bar + lower suspension arms + n/s coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 156,127 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 146,987 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 146,987 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 138,124 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Aug 2022 126,396 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 114,448 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 105,227 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 95,943 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 85,263 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 74,317 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 63,417 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 57,784 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 57,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended arm (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended arm (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,020 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 33,511 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PBU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PBU, 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 PBU registered?

BK11 PBU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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