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EA61 CGV

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,866 mi
Last recorded145,866 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 CGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 145,866 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2024 140,379 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 135,286 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 135,286 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached ENGINE TRAY (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Apr 2023 135,279 miles

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

Undertray insecure requires re fitting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play knocking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine fumes seem to be entering passenger cabin

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Apr 2022 129,801 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Apr 2022 129,801 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2021 123,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 123,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 113,278 miles

Front front brake pads low

Nearside Front slight play in tie rod steering

Pass 13 Mar 2019 99,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight exhaust leak from turbo

Pass 13 Mar 2018 83,218 miles

Nearside Front tyre low

Pass 6 Apr 2017 60,291 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 60,291 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 59,080 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,745 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 54,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 40,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 40,354 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2014 37,460 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 CGV is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CGV, 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 CGV registered?

EA61 CGV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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