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EJ11 YBW

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,802 mi
Last recorded77,802 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 YBW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 77,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 77,797 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 73,128 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 73,126 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 70,489 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 67,351 miles

exhaust has signs of corrosion

front subframe has slight surface corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2020 67,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust has signs of corrosion and rear hanger broken

front subframe has slight surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2020 66,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 65,081 miles

Towbar wiring insecure and hanging down at rear

Fail 22 Aug 2018 65,076 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Towbar wiring insecure and hanging down at rear

Pass 13 Jul 2017 52,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 46,151 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 46,151 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 38,138 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 28,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 28,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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EJ11 YBW is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EJ11 YBW, 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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EJ11 YBW is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2011.

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