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EK11 BVZ

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,519 mi
Last recorded151,519 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 151,519 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 151,519 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 147,904 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 143,311 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 141,198 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 141,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 139,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 136,443 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 123,789 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 123,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 113,547 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))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 113,547 miles

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

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 97,863 miles

Nearside Front tyre has outer wall damage.[205/55/r16],94v extra load

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 78,972 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 78,886 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 61,384 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing On Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing On Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Undertray Fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 46,270 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,653 miles

slight cracks on sidewalls of all tyres

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 BVZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EK11 BVZ, 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 EK11 BVZ registered?

EK11 BVZ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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