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EA61 LJC

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,965 mi
Last recorded143,965 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 LJC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 143,965 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 143,962 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 136,084 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 125,878 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 125,878 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 121,273 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 121,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 111,184 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 99,147 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 91,567 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 91,567 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre castellated

Offside Rear tyre castellated

Pass 23 Oct 2017 81,907 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 68,427 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2016 68,427 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 53,505 miles

Nearside Rear brake has slight judder

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 39,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LJC is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LJC, 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 LJC registered?

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

Is EA61 LJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 LJC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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