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EA61 XKG

2011 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,816 mi
Last recorded178,816 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 178,816 miles

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 15 Mar 2025 172,539 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 166,574 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 163,684 miles

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 7 Nov 2022 151,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 150,495 miles

bonnet lever inside car missing

engine has a slight misfire when reved up for smoke test

Fail 11 Nov 2021 150,495 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to excess (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to excess (4.4.3 (a))

bonnet lever inside car missing

engine has a slight misfire when reved up for smoke test

Pass 10 Nov 2020 147,491 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 147,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 139,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 129,294 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 116,819 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 116,819 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 87,549 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 62,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XKG is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XKG, 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 XKG registered?

EA61 XKG is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is EA61 XKG safe to buy?

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