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BN11 YDZ

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,195 mi
Last recorded186,195 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 186,195 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 158,484 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 136,884 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 136,884 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 113,098 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 113,098 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 92,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking 205/55/r16 94w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 92,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking 205/55/r16 94w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 58,320 miles

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

No smoke (emissions) peak detected, system too clean

Fail 11 Apr 2019 58,240 miles

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

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

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

No smoke (emissions) peak detected, system too clean

Pass 15 Nov 2018 53,711 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 48,877 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,032 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 41,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 31,932 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,585 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 18,171 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 YDZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YDZ, 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 YDZ registered?

BN11 YDZ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is BN11 YDZ safe to buy?

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