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BN11 VJG

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,396 mi
Last recorded129,396 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 VJG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 129,396 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button missing (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 129,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button missing (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2021 112,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering found to be tight o lock to lock

Fail 24 Jun 2021 112,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering found to be tight o lock to lock

Pass 2 Jun 2020 87,054 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 79,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside mirror casing broken not likely to cause injury

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

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray oil residue (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 5 Jun 2019 79,990 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside mirror casing broken not likely to cause injury

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

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray oil residue (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 11 Jun 2018 70,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Mirror casing damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Corner of vehicle damaged

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

Pass 22 May 2017 61,509 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 53,912 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 39,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 27,270 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 VJG is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJG, 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 VJG registered?

BN11 VJG is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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