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EF11 HVV

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,553 mi
Last recorded108,553 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 108,553 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 108,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water added to washer bottle but still not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 103,626 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 96,163 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket / mounting missing a bolt under bonnet

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

Rear seats folded down and laden so unable to check seatbelts and fixings

Fail 20 Feb 2024 96,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached stabilizer/droplink bolt broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield detached

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket / mounting missing a bolt under bonnet

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

Rear seats folded down and laden so unable to check seatbelts and fixings

Pass 14 Feb 2023 89,231 miles

Central exhaust heat shield detached

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 83,723 miles

Rear SEATBELTS NOT TESTED( FOLDED DOWN WITH BOX ON TOP)

Pass 15 Feb 2021 76,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn close to canvas in certain areas (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats folded down unable to check seatbelts and fixings

rear exhaust heat shield detached

Pass 6 Feb 2020 71,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear seats folded down unable to check rear seatbelt buckles

Pass 7 Feb 2019 67,018 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 67,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 61,520 miles

Front wipers slight smearing to screen

Pass 17 Jan 2017 56,826 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 47,965 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower cover damaged and insecure.

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/r. tyre inner sidewall has split but not deep enough to reach plys.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

vehicles internal headlight adjuster moved to re-check headlight aim.

Fail 21 Jan 2016 47,965 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower cover damaged and insecure.

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/r. tyre inner sidewall has split but not deep enough to reach plys.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

vehicles internal headlight adjuster moved to re-check headlight aim.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,473 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 36,473 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HVV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HVV, 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 HVV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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