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EA61 EHP

2011 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,567 mi
Last recorded122,567 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 EHP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 122,567 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. 215/50/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight edge wear. 215/50/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills both sides. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 4 Nov 2025 122,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. 215/50/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight edge wear. 215/50/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills both sides. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 8 Nov 2024 106,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot starting to split. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear and on limit. 215/50/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot starting to split. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear and on limit. 215/50/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill both sides. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 94,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 85,324 miles

Condensation in OSF headlight

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

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))

Rear heat shields slightly insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2021 78,193 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 70,402 miles

Both front tyres below 1mm on inside edges

Front brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 64,775 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 58,931 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 58,931 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 52,758 miles

Both front tyres below 1mm on inside edges

Pass 28 Oct 2016 47,332 miles

Both rear tyres 1mm on inside edges

Offside front tyre 2mm on inside edge

Pass 26 Oct 2015 40,614 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 33,870 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Front brake pad(s) getting low

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

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

Rear brake pad(s) getting low

Fail 20 Oct 2014 33,870 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Front brake pad(s) getting low

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

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

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

Rear brake pad(s) getting low

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 EHP is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EHP, 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 EHP is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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