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EC08 LFC

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,544 mi
Last recorded55,544 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC08 LFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 55,544 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 48,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 41,466 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 33,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 29,616 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 27,786 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 26,350 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 24,579 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 24,579 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 21,139 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 18,807 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 18,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 15,850 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 14,633 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 14,633 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 11,317 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 11,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EC08 LFC is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EC08 LFC, 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 EC08 LFC registered?

EC08 LFC is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is EC08 LFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EC08 LFC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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