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EF61 FJX

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,158 mi
Last recorded57,158 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 FJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 57,158 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have misting of oil

Pass 30 Apr 2025 49,315 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 49,299 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 48,617 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 48,617 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 47,106 miles

Offside Front slight play detected at wheel

Pass 8 Sep 2021 43,232 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 41,677 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 39,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside driveshaft seal leaking

Rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 15 May 2018 36,234 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)

coolant low

Pass 6 Jun 2017 32,371 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 26,116 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 20,953 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres starting to perish.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 13,723 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EF61 FJX is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EF61 FJX, 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

How do I check the history of EF61 FJX?

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What year was EF61 FJX registered?

EF61 FJX is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is EF61 FJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 FJX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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