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EJ11 CHK

2011 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,277 mi
Last recorded187,277 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 CHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 187,277 miles

both front tyres 3mm

both sides rear trailing arm bushes showing wear/close to limit

exhaust heatshields insecure x2

exhaust pipework rusty

front discs showing wear/corrosion on inner faces & pads worn low

front subframe showing corrosion

handbrake travel slightly high

n/s/f outer cv gaiter leaking from small end

n/s/r tyre starting to get out of shape & cracking heavily in tread / advise replace

o/s/r brake discs showing corrosion/unable to see pads fully

oil leaks noted

rear no plate poor condition

rear subframe & components showing corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2024 187,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55/16w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

handbrake travel slightly high

both front tyres 3mm

both sides rear trailing arm bushes showing wear/close to limit

exhaust heatshields insecure x2

exhaust pipework rusty

front discs showing wear/corrosion on inner faces & pads worn low

front subframe showing corrosion

n/s/r tyre starting to get out of shape & cracking heavily in tread / advise replace

o/s/r brake discs showing corrosion/unable to see pads fully

oil leaks noted

rear no plate poor condition

rear subframe & components showing corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2023 160,504 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear heat shield removed as it was insecure.

Fail 13 Apr 2023 160,504 miles

Body component insecure Rear heat shield. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear heat shield removed as it was insecure.

Pass 13 Apr 2022 138,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake calliper slider dust cap is missing.

Fail 7 Apr 2022 138,823 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn The inner brake pad to disc contact area is reduced. Emergency brake stopping distance will be effected. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake calliper slider dust cap is missing.

Pass 8 Apr 2021 113,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of disc contact area to brake pads is reduced. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp missing.

The hand brake leaver has a lot of travel, it is close to the limit.

Pass 1 Apr 2020 102,077 miles

areas of exhaust pipework/joints showing corrossion

both front tyres getting low on inner edges 215/55/16v

both rear tyres getting low on inner edges

front discs showing wear

rear discs showing wear

slight windscreen damage noted

various suspension components inc subframes showing corrossion

Pass 11 Apr 2019 88,290 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,436 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 18 Apr 2017 64,282 miles

front tyres showing very slight edge wear 215/55/16v

suspect rear pads worn close to limit

Fail 18 Apr 2017 64,282 miles

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

front tyres showing very slight edge wear 215/55/16v

suspect rear pads worn close to limit

Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,159 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 42,134 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 29,601 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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EJ11 CHK is a 2011 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EJ11 CHK, 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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EJ11 CHK is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 May 2011.

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