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EF11 HZJ

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,847 mi
Last recorded117,847 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 117,847 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 117,720 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 117,029 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s + o\s worn inner edges 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 112,985 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s + o\s worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s + o\s worn inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 112,949 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s + o\s worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s + o\s worn inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 104,826 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 97,464 miles

Front Nail in tyre OS+NS ()

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 94,192 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 92,675 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 92,675 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 85,980 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 76,325 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 76,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,088 miles

Both front tyres has slightly worn inner edge

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 60,437 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 60,437 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,324 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 48,324 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s front tyre worn to 1.8mm

n/s rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

nail in o/s rear tyre tread and worn to 3mm

o/s front tyre worn to 3mm and worn on inner edge

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 HZJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black 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 HZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF11 HZJ registered?

EF11 HZJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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