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EA61 XVR

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,425 mi
Last recorded158,425 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 158,425 miles

Nearside Front head lamp unit as condensation

heat shield loose

Fail 3 Dec 2025 158,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front head lamp unit as condensation

heat shield loose

Pass 3 Dec 2024 156,378 miles

Nearside Front condensation on inside of headlamp lens

Pass 4 Dec 2023 147,832 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 138,302 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 138,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 127,327 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 123,971 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 119,052 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 110,341 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 110,341 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 96,659 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 83,726 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 83,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 64,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wear

Offside Front tyre wear

Pass 3 Nov 2014 45,100 miles

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)

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 XVR is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVR, 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 XVR registered?

EA61 XVR is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is EA61 XVR safe to buy?

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