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EA61 LGD

2011 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,948 mi
Last recorded60,948 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 LGD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 60,948 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 57,952 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 54,824 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 54,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 51,281 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 51,279 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2021 48,085 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 48,079 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 45,237 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 41,396 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Also Heat Damaged (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 41,396 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Also Heat Damaged (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 36,327 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 36,327 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 32,148 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 32,097 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 27,683 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 23,747 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 19,242 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 LGD is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LGD, 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 LGD registered?

EA61 LGD is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 November 2011.

Is EA61 LGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 LGD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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