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EF61 TPV

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,376 mi
Last recorded110,376 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 110,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 110,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 91,133 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 91,133 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 85,261 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge 215/50/17

Fail 31 Aug 2022 85,261 miles

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge 215/50/17

Pass 19 Aug 2021 80,662 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pi[e flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 80,662 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pi[e flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 75,523 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & worn on inner edge very close to inner cords (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & worn on inner edge very close to inner cords (strong advise) 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 75,498 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link broken & insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & worn on inner edge very close to inner cords (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & worn on inner edge very close to inner cords (strong advise) 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 69,566 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 59,756 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 16 Aug 2018 59,746 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Aug 2017 48,809 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 33,847 miles

O/S/R tyre is perished

Fail 21 Dec 2015 33,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre is perished

Pass 25 Nov 2014 24,858 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 TPV 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 58.8%.

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 TPV, 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 TPV registered?

EF61 TPV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is EF61 TPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 TPV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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