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EA11 LJN

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,661 mi
Last recorded107,661 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 LJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 107,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 107,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 93,571 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 93,571 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 90,416 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 90,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 79,280 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

NSR + OSR tyres wearing feathered on inner edges

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked allowing water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 79,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

NSR + OSR tyres wearing feathered on inner edges

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked allowing water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 67,191 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 58,838 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 58,838 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 44,992 miles

both mirrors in very poor condition

underside dirty

Pass 27 Jul 2018 44,923 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside mirror damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 44,853 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside mirror damaged

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 41,453 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 36,311 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 30,180 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 27,215 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 27,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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EA11 LJN is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EA11 LJN, 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 EA11 LJN registered?

EA11 LJN is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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