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BK11 VYZ

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,420 mi
Last recorded170,420 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 VYZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 170,420 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 170,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 170,208 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 167,636 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 166,263 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 162,664 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 158,008 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 158,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 140,099 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 114,881 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 94,624 miles

both front tyres on 4mm of tread

Fail 14 Mar 2016 94,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front tyres on 4mm of tread

Pass 16 Mar 2015 70,793 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 46,967 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 VYZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VYZ, 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 VYZ registered?

BK11 VYZ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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The MOT history for BK11 VYZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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