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EF11 HRJ

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,678 mi
Last recorded169,678 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 HRJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 169,678 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed /painted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both undersealed /painted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underbody corroded on testable components and surfaces

Fail 30 Sep 2025 169,677 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps flashing (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed /painted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both undersealed /painted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underbody corroded on testable components and surfaces

Pass 18 Oct 2024 158,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 155,369 miles

Slight Underbody Corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2022 140,286 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 140,283 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 132,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 127,952 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 127,950 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat sheld insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2019 125,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox , (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2019 125,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox , (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2018 115,671 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are slightly pitted

both front suspension arms, have slightly deteriorated outer bush's

exhaust system and front subframe are slightly corroded

oil around gearbox underneath

Pass 14 Jul 2017 100,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just met 1.6mm requirements (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just met 1.6mm requirement (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system is corroded but not seriously weakened

front subframe is corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 21 Jul 2016 81,950 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 63,389 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 45,763 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 HRJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HRJ, 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 HRJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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