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EF61 VFN

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,409 mi
Last recorded107,409 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 VFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 107,409 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive OS driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 101,312 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 98,303 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 98,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 95,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 91,596 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 91,581 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 87,938 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 81,475 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 73,707 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 66,139 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 66,132 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 59,586 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 51,567 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 43,482 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

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 VFN is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFN, 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 VFN registered?

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

Is EF61 VFN safe to buy?

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