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EF11 LHO

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,382 mi
Last recorded124,382 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 LHO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 124,382 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 124,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 122,062 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 122,062 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 118,447 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 115,135 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 115,134 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 111,170 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 111,170 miles

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2021 103,705 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 103,705 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 100,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Nov 2018 95,108 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 75,446 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 62,895 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 62,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2015 54,611 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 LHO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LHO, 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 LHO is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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