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EF61 HHJ

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,307 mi
Last recorded63,307 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 HHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 63,307 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 63,307 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 59,346 miles

General corrosion to suspension and brake components

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 59,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

General corrosion to suspension and brake components

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

T.P.M.S light on dashboard

Pass 5 Feb 2024 56,190 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 53,127 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Feb 2022 50,882 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 49,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 49,094 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 49,089 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 47,219 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 44,436 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 42,183 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Jan 2016 35,911 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cuts in outer sidewall

front tyres just starting to wear very inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2015 30,724 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 30,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2015 30,571 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 HHJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver 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 EF61 HHJ, 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 HHJ registered?

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

Is EF61 HHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 HHJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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