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E8 ARE

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,970 mi
Last recorded58,970 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 ARE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 58,970 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 57,136 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 57,136 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 55,153 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 51,680 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 49,091 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 46,704 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 43,624 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 39,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

Engine undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 11 Sep 2018 39,922 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

Engine undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 28 Sep 2017 32,018 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 23,845 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 23,845 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 15,353 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring test items

undertrays fitted obscuring test items

Fail 10 Aug 2015 14,956 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 8,691 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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E8 ARE is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E8 ARE, 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 E8 ARE registered?

E8 ARE is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is E8 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 ARE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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