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CE61 JLU

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,365 mi
Last recorded141,365 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 JLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 141,365 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 141,365 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 135,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 128,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 103,366 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 87,065 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 87,065 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 79,375 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 74,242 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose. Unlikely to become detached

Front wiper blades smearing windscreen.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 65,669 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 58,126 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 48,854 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear tyre valve cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2015 35,100 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 26,674 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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CE61 JLU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CE61 JLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE61 JLU registered?

CE61 JLU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is CE61 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE61 JLU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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