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159,838 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front steering rack inner tie rod has play in ball joint
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Outer sill dented / damaged but does not effect strength
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack link bar (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer sill dented / damaged but does not effect strength
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear heat shield insecure
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction rectified (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear heat shield insecure
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Nail in tyre corrected pressure prior to brake test ()
noise & smell from engine may indicate leaking injector base seals?
nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit, recommend immediate replacement
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit, recommend immediate replacement
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
heat shields loose
o/s/f tyre 10 psi
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)
exhaust heat shields insecure
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
exhaust heat shields insecure
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coolant level below min
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coolant level below min
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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EJ11 YSS is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.
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 YSS, 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 YSS is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2011.
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