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EF61 GVG

2011 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,031 mi
Last recorded65,031 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 GVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2026 65,031 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 61,889 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 58,486 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 55,180 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 49,826 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 43,158 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 39,260 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 35,997 miles

off side front tyre starting to crack on inner wall

Pass 7 Sep 2018 31,109 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 27,897 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 24,107 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 3 Dec 2015 21,154 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 18,352 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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EF61 GVG is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GVG, 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 EF61 GVG registered?

EF61 GVG is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is EF61 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 GVG shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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