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EF11 LTE

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,481 mi
Last recorded124,481 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 124,481 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 117,097 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 111,820 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 111,654 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 107,522 miles

Front SMEAR ON BOTH WIPERS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 104,078 miles

Front WIPER SMEAR BOTH

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre AND BEEN RUN FLAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 104,074 miles

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

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

Front WIPER SMEAR BOTH

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre AND BEEN RUN FLAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 100,531 miles

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

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

Offside Front TYRE SCRUBBED OFF

Fail 22 Sep 2020 100,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working CHECK WIPERS (3.5 (a))

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

Central HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Front BONNET CATCH FAULTY

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

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

Offside Front TYRE SCRUBBED OFF

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 95,370 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 90,004 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 84,487 miles

Front PADS 85% WORN

Front brake fluid low

Nearside Front TYRE 2.0MM

Offside Front TYRE 2.5MM

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear TYRE 2.8MM

Pass 11 Apr 2016 76,352 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread & rear (6.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 67,160 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 59,207 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 LTE is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LTE, 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 LTE is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 July 2011.

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