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EA11 YFM

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,550 mi
Last recorded151,550 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 151,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens cracked

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

front heat shield slightly loose

Fail 5 Aug 2025 151,536 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens cracked

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

front heat shield slightly loose

Pass 20 Jul 2024 145,766 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 145,718 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 138,784 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 131,629 miles

central exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 1 Aug 2022 131,406 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.54 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

central exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 22 May 2021 127,100 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 123,593 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nsr sill damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2020 123,590 miles

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on edges

nsr sill damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2019 110,572 miles

ns sill damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2018 94,781 miles

front grill damaged and bonnet difficult to open

n/s/f tyre 3mm 205/55/16

o/s/f tyre on limit 205/55/16

Fail 15 Jan 2018 94,781 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads low

n/s/f tyre 3mm 205/55/16

o/s/f tyre on limit 205/55/16

Pass 18 Jan 2017 78,090 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 78,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 62,943 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 57,629 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 53,313 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 YFM is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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