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EK11 BVW

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,812 mi
Last recorded115,812 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 BVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 115,812 miles

Offside Front Seatbelt webbing edge been taped

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 114,211 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seatbelt webbing edge been taped

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 114,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seatbelt webbing edge been taped

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 112,534 miles

Front Inner Both tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre has nail

Pass 17 Feb 2023 111,227 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2022 109,646 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 101,881 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 101,881 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour mirror bulb showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 93,443 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 84,099 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 74,390 miles

Nearside Direction indicators have a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output wing mirror lens has water build up. (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 74,390 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Direction indicators have a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output wing mirror lens has water build up. (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 65,262 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 65,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 54,545 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 44,323 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,691 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald on edges

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

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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EK11 BVW is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EK11 BVW, 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 EK11 BVW registered?

EK11 BVW is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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The MOT history for EK11 BVW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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