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E18 LJD

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

108,706 mi
Last recorded108,706 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 LJD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 108,706 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2026 108,705 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 102,349 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 95,682 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 87,824 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 80,015 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 75,615 miles

slight stepping of rear tyres

Pass 11 Aug 2020 69,832 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear.

emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Pass 23 Jul 2019 63,261 miles

too clean to record smoke reading

Pass 18 Aug 2018 54,216 miles

Under trays fitted underneath not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 21 Nov 2017 53,352 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 50,261 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 39,617 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 30,001 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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E18 LJD is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 E18 LJD, 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 E18 LJD registered?

E18 LJD is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is E18 LJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E18 LJD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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