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EA61 TLF

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,618 mi
Last recorded133,618 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 TLF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 133,618 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 127,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 111,356 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 93,744 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 77,983 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 67,034 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 59,410 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 59,410 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 45,036 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 43,007 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 40,402 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 36,434 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 32,415 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 22,876 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 22,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TLF is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 TLF, 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 TLF registered?

EA61 TLF is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 November 2011.

Is EA61 TLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 TLF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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