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BN11 YBA

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,768 mi
Last recorded153,768 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 153,768 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

central exhaust heat shield breaking up and partially missing

o/s/f fog lamp insecure

oil leak - engine covered

rear washer not working

Fail 16 Apr 2026 153,767 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

central exhaust heat shield breaking up and partially missing

o/s/f fog lamp insecure

oil leak - engine covered

rear washer not working

Pass 17 Apr 2025 149,623 miles

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

both rear outer sidelight/brake lamp bulbs discolored

central exhaust heat shield breaking up and partially missing

o/s/f fog lamp insecure

oil leak - top of engine area

rear washer not working

Fail 10 Apr 2025 149,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

both rear outer sidelight/brake lamp bulbs discolored

central exhaust heat shield breaking up and partially missing

o/s/f fog lamp insecure

oil leak - top of engine area

rear washer not working

Pass 12 Apr 2024 145,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shields have some damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2024 145,573 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 140,983 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 140,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Apr 2022 135,453 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

centre exhaust heat shield not fully secured

rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2022 135,420 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

centre exhaust heat shield not fully secured

rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2021 122,780 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 122,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bolt head missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 111,621 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 108,161 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 95,874 miles

damage to n/s/r sill

damage to n/s/r tyre side wall

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre feathering

rear trailing arm bushes starting to spilt

Pass 6 Apr 2017 82,296 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,177 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

heat shield loose

slight corrosion to coil springs

Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,125 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat sheild loose

front brake disc worn

front wipers smearing

n/s/f tyre low close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre low close to limit and age cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2014 34,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 25,324 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 25,324 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 YBA is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YBA, 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 YBA is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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