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BK11 VYW

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,795 mi
Last recorded135,795 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 VYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 135,795 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 130,879 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 123,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 123,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 110,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 110,209 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 100,425 miles

Offside rear tyre is worn low (3mm).

Pass 25 Jun 2021 91,787 miles

Front tyres are wearing more on the inner edges.

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

O/S/F lower arm rear bush is deteriorating.

Fail 25 Jun 2021 91,787 miles

Front tyres are wearing more on the inner edges.

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

O/S/F lower arm rear bush is deteriorating.

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 77,600 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 77,600 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are worn low (3mm). Very low on the inner edges.

Oil leak.

Pass 12 Aug 2019 65,678 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 58,308 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp. (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heat shield damaged.

Fail 7 Mar 2019 58,308 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp. (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust heat shield damaged.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,264 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 49,264 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' bits haning from mirror and phone holder blocking viwe (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,164 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perishing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 36,645 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 32,861 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 32,861 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 27,286 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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 VYW is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYW, 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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BK11 VYW is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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