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EA61 CBX

2011 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,038 mi
Last recorded117,038 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 CBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 117,038 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 113,995 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 113,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault sensor (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 110,259 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 103,109 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 103,109 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms light on dash

Pass 30 Oct 2021 80,888 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 80,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 66,007 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 59,552 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 53,232 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 47,997 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 39,814 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 39,814 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 32,179 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 23,863 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 CBX is a 2011 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA61 CBX registered?

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

Is EA61 CBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 CBX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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