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EF61 NDG

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,127 mi
Last recorded128,127 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 NDG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 128,127 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nsr tyre inner edge uneven wear

Pass 28 Oct 2024 109,612 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 97,146 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 97,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 91,080 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 91,079 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 87,914 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 87,914 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2020 79,208 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 69,318 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 57,417 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 57,409 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 54,190 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 54,188 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 50,418 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 45,216 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 35,985 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 NDG is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NDG, 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 NDG registered?

EF61 NDG is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is EF61 NDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 NDG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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