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EA61 XGB

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,311 mi
Last recorded73,311 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 XGB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 73,311 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heatsheild loose and insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2025 70,038 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 66,641 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 62,255 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 62,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing lining broken up (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 57,587 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 53,590 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 53,590 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 51,212 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))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 43,522 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 35,070 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 25,439 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 18,122 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 12,507 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 XGB is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 XGB, 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 XGB registered?

EA61 XGB is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is EA61 XGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 XGB 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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