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EA11 VJL

2011 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,243 mi
Last recorded124,243 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 VJL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 124,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 108,286 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 108,286 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 99,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 89,050 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 80,247 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 80,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 74,211 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 74,211 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 68,321 miles

Central heat shield loose

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 68,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central heat shield loose

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 54,951 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Jan 2018 48,051 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 37,391 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 37,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre deep cut in tread

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2016 33,893 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 28,984 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 23,819 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres perishing

front tyre getting low on tread

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 VJL is a 2011 Ford Focus in White 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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

EA11 VJL is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 April 2011.

Is EA11 VJL safe to buy?

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