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EK11 LCU

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,202 mi
Last recorded81,202 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 LCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 81,202 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BADLY ! Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BNALD ! On BOTH ! Edges& 2mm Over 3/4 Of The Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BALD ! On Inner Edge & 2mm Over 3/4 Of The Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door Mirror Outer Casing Damaged & Loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm On Inner Edge & 3mm Over 3/4 Of The Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 81,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH ! (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced BOTH ! (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BADLY ! Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BNALD ! On BOTH ! Edges& 2mm Over 3/4 Of The Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BALD ! On Inner Edge & 2mm Over 3/4 Of The Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm On Inner Edge & 3mm Over 3/4 Of The Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 76,963 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 76,963 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 71,796 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 64,757 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 55,187 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 48,713 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 44,183 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 37,973 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 33,811 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 32,044 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 27,774 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 27,773 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,884 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 22,884 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 14,041 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 LCU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LCU, 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 LCU registered?

EK11 LCU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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