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EF11 FLX

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,914 mi
Last recorded82,914 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 FLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 82,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 76,200 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 75,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 69,530 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 69,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 68,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 64,867 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 64,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure weld (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 61,099 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 59,259 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 59,259 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 53,720 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 53,720 miles

Nearside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 48,258 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 47,919 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 41,939 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 35,657 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 26,467 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 FLX is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EF11 FLX, 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 EF11 FLX registered?

EF11 FLX is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is EF11 FLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF11 FLX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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