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EA11 YAU

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,498 mi
Last recorded128,498 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 YAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 128,498 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2025 123,099 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 118,242 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 118,242 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 118,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 111,321 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 106,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front fog lamp lens defective, no effect on emitted light

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Reverse lamp lens defective, no effect on emitted light

Tyre size 205/55x16

Pass 18 Dec 2020 105,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front fog lamp lens defective, no effect on emitted light

Reverse lamp lens defective, no effect on emitted light

tyre size 205/55x16

Pass 27 Nov 2019 102,134 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 1.6mm ze914 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Reverse light lens cracked, no effect on emitted light

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 95,811 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre's on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Reverse light lens cracked, no effect on emitted light

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Pass 20 Dec 2017 88,460 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 78,804 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 78,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 3 Sep 2015 66,188 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 66,188 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2014 53,312 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2014 53,312 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 YAU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YAU, 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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EA11 YAU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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