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BL11 MKM

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,701 mi
Last recorded132,701 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 MKM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 132,701 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 132,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 132,211 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 132,211 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 126,338 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 118,262 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 105,610 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 91,441 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 77,509 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 77,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2018 59,507 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre has perishing cracks within treads

Pass 4 Sep 2017 53,881 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 47,899 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 38,015 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 37,120 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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BL11 MKM is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL11 MKM, 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 BL11 MKM registered?

BL11 MKM is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 July 2011.

Is BL11 MKM safe to buy?

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