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EA61 XFC

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,264 mi
Last recorded144,264 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 XFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 144,264 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 144,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 140,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2024 139,578 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 139,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 2 Mar 2023 136,961 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 134,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 132,573 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 121,520 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 99,085 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 78,698 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 59,034 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 49,460 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 36,961 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 XFC is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XFC, 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 XFC registered?

EA61 XFC is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is EA61 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 XFC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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