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BN11 YLS

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,939 mi
Last recorded132,939 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 YLS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 132,939 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 132,937 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 126,722 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 126,142 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 114,819 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 114,818 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose at fuel tank

Pass 7 Feb 2019 104,034 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 104,029 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2018 92,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 78,006 miles

Play in front suspension arms rear bushes o/s & n/s

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2016 63,041 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s rear seat

O/svfront close to wear indicators

Fail 17 Mar 2016 63,006 miles

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

Child seat fitted to n/s rear seat

O/svfront close to wear indicators

Pass 16 Mar 2015 48,783 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 48,669 miles

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

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 35,490 miles

Front tyres wearing on 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 YLS is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YLS, 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 YLS registered?

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

Is BN11 YLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 YLS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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