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EF61 HGN

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

112,884 mi
Last recorded112,884 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 HGN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 112,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 102,429 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 93,336 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 93,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

oil at minimum level

Pass 6 Jan 2023 83,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 81,213 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 78,682 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 75,276 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 66,951 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 56,243 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 28 Mar 2017 47,956 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 37,690 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 26,047 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 25,420 miles

Nearside Front 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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EF61 HGN is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red 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 HGN, 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 EF61 HGN registered?

EF61 HGN is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 December 2011.

Is EF61 HGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 HGN 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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