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EA61 BTE

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,870 mi
Last recorded100,870 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 BTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 100,870 miles

Rear pads low

Fail 9 Dec 2025 100,870 miles

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

Rear pads low

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 97,354 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS illuminated

Fail 28 Nov 2024 97,300 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam hid lamp switches off after a while of being on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS illuminated

Pass 30 Nov 2023 94,447 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

TPMS light on

Fail 30 Nov 2023 94,447 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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

TPMS light on

Pass 13 Dec 2022 89,986 miles

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))

Offside Rear Panel damage

TPMS light on

Fail 5 Dec 2022 89,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail worn internally (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Rear Panel damage

TPMS light on

Pass 26 Nov 2021 84,320 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 78,275 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 78,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 71,591 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 71,591 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 66,371 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,585 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 59,585 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 55,031 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2016 55,031 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Undertray fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 43,753 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 43,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 31,493 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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EA61 BTE is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EA61 BTE, 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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EA61 BTE is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is EA61 BTE safe to buy?

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