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EA11 YLU

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,966 mi
Last recorded100,966 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 YLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 100,966 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield insecure but not likely to become detatched

general corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 26 Sep 2025 100,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield insecure but not likely to become detatched

general corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 28 Sep 2024 89,685 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 2 Oct 2023 77,754 miles

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

general corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 23 Sep 2023 77,737 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion to rear suspension components

slight injector blow

Pass 5 Oct 2022 71,897 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 69,093 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 64,746 miles

O/s rear tyre is getting close the limit.

Some play in both rear bushes in front suspension arms.

Fail 19 Oct 2020 64,746 miles

O/s rear tyre is getting close the limit.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Some play in both rear bushes in front suspension arms.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 57,344 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Rear bushes in front suspension arms are deteriorating.

Fail 5 Jun 2019 57,344 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front tyres are wearing on the edges.

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

Rear bushes in front suspension arms are deteriorating.

Pass 30 May 2018 50,330 miles

Child seat on n/s rear seat is not secured into car.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Fail 30 May 2018 50,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Bulb not fitted correctly. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child seat on n/s rear seat is not secured into car.

Covers preventing access to some components.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Pass 3 Jun 2017 43,792 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 40,075 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 36,190 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 32,289 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 YLU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue 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 YLU, 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 YLU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 June 2011.

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