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EA11 RAX

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,112 mi
Last recorded117,112 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 RAX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 117,112 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 117,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 110,527 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 110,527 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 May 2023 102,847 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 102,847 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 93,658 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2022 93,658 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 86,847 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 82,468 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 82,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 75,740 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 75,740 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 67,753 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 57,166 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 57,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 43,747 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 29,497 miles

Slight cracks in all tyre tyre treads no cords exposed

Pass 24 Mar 2014 17,099 miles

all tyre treads starting to split / crack

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 RAX is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RAX, 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 EA11 RAX registered?

EA11 RAX is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 April 2011.

Is EA11 RAX safe to buy?

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