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BV11 YRA

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,987 mi
Last recorded127,987 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV11 YRA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 127,987 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 117,210 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 104,875 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2024 104,875 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2023 93,245 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 79,574 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light x1 bulb not working

Fail 19 May 2022 79,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

high level brake light x1 bulb not working

Pass 21 May 2021 70,721 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 64,259 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 63,058 miles

Nearside Rear stop tail light slightly discoloured

Offside Rear stop tail light slightly discoloured

Fail 9 Jan 2020 63,058 miles

Nearside Rear stop tail light slightly discoloured

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

Offside Rear stop tail light slightly discoloured

Pass 8 Jan 2019 52,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 52,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 41,400 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Jan 2018 41,400 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jan 2017 31,318 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 27,141 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 27,141 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2014 14,328 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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BV11 YRA is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV11 YRA, 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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BV11 YRA is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 May 2011.

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