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EA61 LRE

2011 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,437 mi
Last recorded113,437 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 113,437 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 97,020 miles

Nearside drl not working

Fail 27 Aug 2025 97,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play on lower arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside drl not working

Pass 27 Aug 2024 85,810 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 83,229 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 80,477 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 75,644 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 75,644 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 72,306 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 66,873 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 58,794 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 58,794 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 53,881 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 46,361 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under car trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 29,025 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 LRE 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 LRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA61 LRE registered?

EA61 LRE is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is EA61 LRE safe to buy?

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