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EFZ 9031

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,185 mi
Last recorded126,185 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 9031
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 126,185 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 119,936 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front slight play top mount front shocker

Fail 31 Jan 2025 119,924 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification trailing arm has been cut through and re-welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification trailing arm has been cut through and re-welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 119,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction no eml light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification rear trailing arm has been cut and rewelded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification rear trailing arm has been cut and rewelded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose drivers door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

rear fog lamp tell tail tight not working

Pass 26 Jan 2024 109,816 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 109,816 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect near and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 93,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rusty underside

Pass 4 Oct 2022 90,062 miles

Front Brake disc's, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 79,974 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 73,835 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 73,813 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 69,743 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 61,194 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 50,944 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 45,238 miles

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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 40,157 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 35,104 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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EFZ 9031 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 76.5%.

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 EFZ 9031, 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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What year was EFZ 9031 registered?

EFZ 9031 is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 February 2011.

Is EFZ 9031 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFZ 9031 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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