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EA61 CFZ

2011 Ford Focus

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,388 mi
Last recorded88,388 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 CFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 88,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Upper mounting bracket is broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rackend has slight play

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

Rear Wiper blade is deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2024 85,285 miles

Exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

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

Rear Wiper blade is deteriorated

Tpms light is on

Fail 17 Dec 2024 85,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

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

Rear Wiper blade is deteriorated

Tpms light is on

Pass 30 Nov 2023 81,763 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 77,526 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 73,066 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 73,051 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dipped beams on both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened Nearside rear, lower forward suspension arm securing bracket bent/damaged/distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both front tyre treads excessively damaged/worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Mid-section exhaust heat shield loose but secure

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (not a mandatory requirement until 2012)

Pass 14 Dec 2020 69,670 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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 63,920 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 59,293 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 46,638 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 39,561 miles

very slight surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 17 Oct 2015 35,838 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 29,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 CFZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Yellow 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 CFZ, 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 CFZ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 October 2011.

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