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BN11 YKG

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,497 mi
Last recorded103,497 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 YKG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 103,497 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 95,995 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 95,968 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 90,577 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 88,617 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 83,542 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 83,542 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 75,699 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of inspection

Fail 27 Jul 2021 75,669 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing completely and bulb loose (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2020 71,183 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 71,183 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,823 miles

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Central Front Upper Engine cover fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2019 60,821 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Central Front Upper Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre sidewall cut not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner tread cracked not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner tread cracked not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 55,512 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2018 55,512 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 44,370 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 39,659 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 32,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jan 2014 23,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YKG is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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