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EA61 EKL

2011 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,174 mi
Last recorded112,174 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 EKL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 112,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex cat but not affecting exhaust emission recommend soon (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 112,070 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front outer split leaking grease on to road wheel and brake (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex cat but not affecting exhaust emission recommend soon (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 103,391 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 93,528 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 84,815 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 76,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 76,226 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 75,486 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 72,080 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 72,080 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 64,432 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 64,432 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 58,002 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,750 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 46,919 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 EKL is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol 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 EKL, 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 EKL is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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