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BN11 FVC

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,994 mi
Last recorded131,994 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 FVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 131,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 124,420 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 124,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 115,822 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 115,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2022 108,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 108,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 98,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 98,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 91,628 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 91,628 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 85,529 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 76,135 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 76,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,081 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 63,810 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 63,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 57,479 miles

childs seat fitted to N/S/R seat not allowing adult seat belt to be tested

exhaust system corroded

under body trays fitted not allowing underside to be inspected

Pass 5 Jan 2015 43,888 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 37,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 37,977 miles

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

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

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 FVC is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FVC, 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 BN11 FVC registered?

BN11 FVC is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 July 2011.

Is BN11 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 FVC shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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