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EA61 HWT

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

228,334 mi
Last recorded228,334 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 HWT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 228,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 211,799 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 211,799 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 196,502 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 196,502 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 175,989 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 167,524 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 167,524 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 156,673 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 156,673 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 142,595 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 142,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 130,547 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 107,523 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 81,860 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 81,860 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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 HWT is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HWT, 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 HWT registered?

EA61 HWT is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is EA61 HWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 HWT shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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