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EA61 UAU

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,204 mi
Last recorded85,204 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 UAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 85,204 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Aug 2025 85,204 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2024 82,498 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 82,498 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 81,364 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 81,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 78,892 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 78,616 miles

Nearside Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 73,849 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 68,553 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 68,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 59,810 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 50,507 miles

Central exhaust heat shield has broken fixings.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jun 2018 50,454 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt catch obstructed by child seat not allowing catch function. (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Central exhaust heat shield has broken fixings.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 36,854 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear door aperture seal insecure.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 36,747 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear door aperture seal insecure.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Aug 2015 33,295 miles

engine under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 30,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 30,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 UAU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UAU, 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 UAU registered?

EA61 UAU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is EA61 UAU safe to buy?

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