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EF11 GZE

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,165 mi
Last recorded143,165 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 GZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 143,165 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Fail 4 Aug 2026 143,159 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 14 Jul 2025 133,940 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 133,940 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 126,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Minimum requirement for test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Minimum requirement for test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 117,797 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 117,794 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear discoloured (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Discoloured (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 109,031 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 97,340 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 97,340 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 91,870 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on the side walls

Fail 7 Oct 2019 91,870 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on the side walls

Pass 9 Oct 2018 86,534 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 81,551 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2016 77,056 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2016 77,053 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5 mil (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 72,681 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 57,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GZE is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GZE, 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 GZE registered?

EF11 GZE is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2011.

Is EF11 GZE safe to buy?

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