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EA61 XWL

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,837 mi
Last recorded158,837 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 158,837 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 158,837 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 147,069 miles

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

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items.

Fail 29 Jul 2024 147,069 miles

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

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

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items.

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 138,057 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 8 Aug 2022 130,912 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 120,090 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 104,441 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 98,501 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 88,746 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 75,214 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2016 61,289 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 47,767 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 37,914 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 XWL is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey 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 XWL, 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 XWL registered?

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

Is EA61 XWL safe to buy?

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