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EA61 XDL

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,848 mi
Last recorded89,848 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 XDL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 89,848 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2025 72,692 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 70,083 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 70,068 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 64,618 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside headlight. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 64,616 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside headlight. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 61,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 58,172 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 56,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 52,012 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 48,225 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 45,544 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 41,736 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 32,894 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 25,996 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 XDL is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey 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 XDL, 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 XDL registered?

EA61 XDL is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is EA61 XDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 XDL 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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