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EK11 FXL

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,826 mi
Last recorded116,826 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 FXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 116,826 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 112,941 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 112,941 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 107,920 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 102,002 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 102,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 95,741 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 90,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test several ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and tapered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 90,295 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative not working leak noticed around osf when washers activated could be linked? (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test several ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and tapered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 78,445 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 78,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 66,397 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 56,720 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 50,949 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 50,949 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 46,709 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 24,280 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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EK11 FXL is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EK11 FXL, 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 EK11 FXL registered?

EK11 FXL is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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