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BK11 YLJ

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,110 mi
Last recorded102,110 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 YLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 102,110 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 91,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 81,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (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 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 75,262 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 71,232 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 67,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 66,407 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 66,407 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 63,605 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 63,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 60,905 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2018 60,904 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 55,252 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,340 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 49,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,648 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 31,757 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 YLJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YLJ, 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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What year was BK11 YLJ registered?

BK11 YLJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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The MOT history for BK11 YLJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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