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EF11 EMV

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,990 mi
Last recorded112,990 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 EMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 112,990 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear SILENCER MOUNTING DEFECTIVE

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND SUSPENSION COMPONANETS CORRODED ,BUSH WORN (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 111,077 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 111,077 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 108,006 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear slight damage to wheel arch

Rear corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2023 104,758 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust heatshield deteriorated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 101,444 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 101,440 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 85,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust centre heat shields insecure

Fail 22 Sep 2021 85,339 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust centre heat shields insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2020 65,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2019 40,716 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 36,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2017 32,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2016 28,989 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 23,158 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 18,687 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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EF11 EMV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EF11 EMV, 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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EF11 EMV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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