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EF60 ZLN

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,498 mi
Last recorded164,498 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF60 ZLN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 164,498 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Jan 2025 157,235 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Rear Exhaust mounting defective weld broken tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2025 157,235 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Rear Exhaust mounting defective weld broken tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield insecure

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside/offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 149,715 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mount weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 141,989 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog light lens slightly cracked/damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective weld broken on exhaust tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield insecure by fuel tank

Fail 31 Jan 2023 141,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog light lens slightly cracked/damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective weld broken on exhaust tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield insecure by fuel tank

Pass 14 Jan 2022 133,084 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 122,309 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 122,309 miles

Front Position lamp not working ns/os (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 112,597 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 112,587 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction flap on dash broken will not lock down (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 99,483 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 83,271 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 74,027 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 74,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 66,044 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 66,044 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 45,685 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 31,109 miles

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

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

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

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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EF60 ZLN is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EF60 ZLN, 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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EF60 ZLN is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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