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BN11 FHU

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,618 mi
Last recorded152,618 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 FHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 152,618 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 152,616 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 145,660 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (inner) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 137,975 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 137,970 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 124,063 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 124,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 110,008 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 110,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 101,306 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 101,306 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 95,657 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 95,657 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,028 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 58,602 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 58,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 43,479 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 37,105 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 32,105 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 23,142 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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BN11 FHU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BN11 FHU, 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 BN11 FHU registered?

BN11 FHU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2011.

Is BN11 FHU safe to buy?

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