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EA61 TNL

2011 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,916 mi
Last recorded59,916 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 59,916 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 59,914 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2024 45,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 41,872 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2022 39,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 25 Aug 2022 39,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2021 37,553 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 34,997 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 34,993 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 32,469 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 28,875 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 28,865 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 24,608 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 21,051 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall slightly cracked

Offside Front tyre wall slightly cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2015 16,837 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 12,434 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 TNL is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TNL, 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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EA61 TNL is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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