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EJ11 YZB

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,277 mi
Last recorded172,277 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 172,277 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 163,632 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

low oil level

Fail 23 Sep 2024 163,632 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

low oil level

Pass 2 Oct 2023 150,355 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive turbo pipe split (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 150,248 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak pipe split from turbo to air box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive turbo pipe split (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 136,487 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 122,534 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 111,962 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 111,962 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 95,580 miles

crack o/s mirror

Fail 3 May 2019 95,580 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

crack o/s mirror

Pass 31 May 2018 84,885 miles

crack o/s mirror

Pass 30 May 2017 70,214 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 56,606 miles

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

damage to offside front door mirror

Pass 23 May 2015 45,123 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 37,913 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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EJ11 YZB 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 75%.

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 YZB, 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 EJ11 YZB registered?

EJ11 YZB is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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