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EJ11 GVF

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,603 mi
Last recorded166,603 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 GVF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 166,603 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 166,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2025 165,759 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 163,925 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 163,925 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Front No Plate Broken

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

Rear Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 161,605 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 155,136 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 155,136 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 147,952 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 142,563 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 138,550 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 128,987 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 128,969 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 128,969 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 111,633 miles

Both front tyres tread edges, little low

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back/rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 111,633 miles

Both front tyres tread edges, little low

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back/rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 92,102 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 73,382 miles

Front brake discs worn

Off side headlamp slighty high

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jun 2014 52,555 miles

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

both front tyres worn/bald inner edge

offside rear tyre 3mm

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 GVF is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GVF, 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 EJ11 GVF registered?

EJ11 GVF is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 June 2011.

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