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EJ11 YFU

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,031 mi
Last recorded123,031 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 123,031 miles

Both side rear trailing arm forward bushes worn but not in excessive movement

Front Oil leak but not excessive

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

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edge +(small cut outer sidewall) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre slighty worn on inner edge

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 123,031 miles

Both side rear trailing arm forward bushes worn but not in excessive movement

Front Oil leak but not excessive

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

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edge +(small cut outer sidewall) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre slighty worn on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 120,638 miles

Both side rear direction indicator discolour

Both side rear trailing arm forward bush worn but not in excessive movement

Front Oil leak but not excessive

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front tyre cut

Nearside rear tyre cut + nail + cracking(inner & outer edge)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 120,638 miles

Both side rear direction indicator discolour

Both side rear trailing arm forward bush worn but not in excessive movement

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leak but not excessive

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front tyre cut

Nearside rear tyre cut + nail + cracking(inner & outer edge)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 116,924 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Both rear suspension trailing arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs lipped and in poor condition on inside face

Various slight oil leaks

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 116,924 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Both rear suspension trailing arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front brake discs lipped and in poor condition on inside face

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Various slight oil leaks

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 112,106 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs in slightly poor condition on inside face

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

**STRONG ADVICE** Both front tyres perished and worn low on edges

Fail 28 Sep 2022 112,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs in slightly poor condition on inside face

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

**STRONG ADVICE** Both front tyres perished and worn low on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2021 107,775 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Exhaust hangers slightly corroding

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 105,239 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 105,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 99,312 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 99,312 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 94,376 miles

Nearside outer sill dented. (minor)

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor leak nearside driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 94,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread lumpy inner edge and casing going out of shape. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer sill dented. (minor)

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor leak nearside driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 80,864 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 66,169 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 52,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2014 39,855 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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EJ11 YFU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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