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BN11 VHV

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,332 mi
Last recorded117,332 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 VHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 117,332 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 117,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 112,503 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 112,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 103,448 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 103,436 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 90,657 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 80,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 67,694 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 64,047 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 56,090 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 46,434 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 46,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 37,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2013 31,938 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 VHV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VHV, 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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BN11 VHV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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