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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LS11 BFXMOT history

LS11 BFX is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 18 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 163,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

LS11 BFX black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
163,106 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS11 BFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS11 BFX was last recorded at 163,106 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 18,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,635 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
18,471 miles
Average per year
10,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,106 miles
  • 2024 – 144,635 miles
  • 2023 – 129,552 miles
  • 2022 – 123,497 miles
  • 2021 – 119,729 miles
  • 2020 – 116,514 miles
  • 2019 – 105,387 miles
  • 2018 – 90,941 miles
  • 2017 – 75,269 miles
  • 2016 – 63,709 miles
  • 2015 – 56,569 miles
  • 2014 – 44,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,106 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,106 miles (+18,471)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    163,106 miles
    Test number
    708404900077
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass144,635 miles (+15,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    144,635 miles
    Test number
    552804339144
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass129,552 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,552 miles
    Test number
    311439772955
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail129,552 miles (+6,055)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,552 miles
    Test number
    367624243331
    • MajorFront Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch missing handle missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass123,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,497 miles
    Test number
    363759789962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,497 miles (+802)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,497 miles
    Test number
    664732704632
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,695 miles (+2,966)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,695 miles
    Test number
    778341619301
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers becoming worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear noise when wheel rotated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,729 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,729 miles
    Test number
    755218085308
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail119,729 miles (+3,215)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,729 miles
    Test number
    315557986100
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass116,514 miles (+2)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,514 miles
    Test number
    460742244870
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeatsheild loose

  11. Fail116,512 miles (+11,125)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,512 miles
    Test number
    791642343715
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeatsheild loose

  12. Pass105,387 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    105,387 miles
    Test number
    207532055519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail105,386 miles (+14,445)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,386 miles
    Test number
    975106255149
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed has plys exposed on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s out of aim (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure/ratttling

  14. Pass90,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    90,941 miles
    Test number
    270350851735
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose and damaged

  15. Fail90,491 miles (+15,222)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,491 miles
    Test number
    975972542299
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn + tyre cracked (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn + tyre cracked (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose and damaged

  16. Pass75,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,269 miles
    Test number
    357035624333
    • AdvisoryTwo rear tyres starting to crack in tread

  17. Fail75,269 miles (+11,560)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,269 miles
    Test number
    626627713202
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryTwo rear tyres starting to crack in tread

  18. Pass63,709 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,709 miles
    Test number
    931264805321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryTop engine cover obscuring injecters suspect carben build up ?

  19. Fail63,701 miles (+7,132)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,701 miles
    Test number
    790132471969
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryTop engine cover obscuring injecters suspect carben build up ?

  20. Pass56,569 miles (+11,795)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,569 miles
    Test number
    355016065045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,774 miles
    Test number
    209722274009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS11 BFX

Does LS11 BFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS11 BFX is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS11 BFX?
The MOT on LS11 BFX is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS11 BFX done?
LS11 BFX was recorded at 163,106 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 10,075 miles a year.
Has LS11 BFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS11 BFX has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS11 BFX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS11 BFX find?
LS11 BFX passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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