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BN11 YLB

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,988 mi
Last recorded136,988 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 YLB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 136,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 130,064 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 130,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 119,190 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 117,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 116,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 114,291 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 112,711 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 109,818 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 101,966 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 91,855 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 91,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2016 81,805 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,019 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 69,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 53,619 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 YLB is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLB, 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 YLB registered?

BN11 YLB is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2011.

Is BN11 YLB safe to buy?

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