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EA11 LKV

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,589 mi
Last recorded96,589 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 96,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 96,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 94,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 90,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S on limit/tread cracked & poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Cracked tread & wearing out of shape inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F fog light not working

Windscreen washer bottle leaking

Fail 12 Sep 2023 90,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Inoperative when rear fog light is illuminated (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S on limit/tread cracked & poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Cracked tread & wearing out of shape inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F fog light not working

Windscreen washer bottle leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2022 76,841 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 72,952 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 69,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 69,671 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 64,870 miles

Offside rear tyre cupping on inside edge

Fail 19 Dec 2019 64,870 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre cupping on inside edge

Pass 14 Dec 2018 56,885 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 51,304 miles

both front tyres 1.6mm

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre bald on inside tread

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2016 43,959 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 43,959 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported refit rubber (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 38,199 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 32,697 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 28,329 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)

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 LKV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 EA11 LKV, 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 LKV registered?

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

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