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EA11 YCV

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

160,996 mi
Last recorded160,996 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 160,996 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn low

slight chuffing from engine bay

Fail 20 Sep 2023 160,574 miles

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn low

slight chuffing from engine bay

Pass 21 Oct 2022 148,197 miles

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

Offside front tyre tread down to wear bars

Fail 19 Oct 2022 148,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre tread down to wear bars

Pass 19 Oct 2021 136,695 miles

both front tyres worn low

front no plate faded

Fail 14 Oct 2021 136,685 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn low

front no plate faded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 127,218 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 127,198 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 114,414 miles

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

o/s mirror requires attention

Fail 16 Jul 2019 114,414 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 102,693 miles

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

low effort on both sides of parking brake

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2018 102,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

low effort on both sides of parking brake

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2017 93,322 miles

front brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 17 Jun 2016 78,967 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 78,967 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 63,542 miles

front brake disc inner faces rusty on edges

offside rear tyre tread down to limit

Pass 16 Jun 2014 50,076 miles

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 YCV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YCV, 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 YCV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 June 2011.

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