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EA61 BYR

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

180,969 mi
Last recorded180,969 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 BYR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 180,969 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 175,897 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 175,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault reset (1.6 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 169,946 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 164,206 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 164,188 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 157,062 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 149,200 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 127,211 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 106,509 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing more on the inner edges.

front brake discs corroding.

minor engine oil leak.

n/s and o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated.

n/s and o/s/r brakes slightly fluctuating.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 81,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4 mm (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 81,190 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads appear low (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4 mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,207 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 30,007 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 BYR is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYR, 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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What year was EA61 BYR registered?

EA61 BYR is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 October 2011.

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The MOT history for EA61 BYR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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