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EJ11 HGK

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,814 mi
Last recorded149,814 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 149,814 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2026 149,778 miles

Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2025 138,118 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 137,937 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 126,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose nearside and offside (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2023 113,799 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn inner edges and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2022 110,753 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure Held on with gaffer tape which partially obscures the light (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, outer covers perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides very pale (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 107,800 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 103,218 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 103,218 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,378 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 91,244 miles

front inner face of brake disc slightly worn

Fail 20 Jun 2017 91,244 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

front inner face of brake disc slightly worn

Pass 22 Jun 2016 82,829 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bonnet catch poor

Fail 21 Jun 2016 82,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55x16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bonnet catch poor

Fail 19 Jun 2015 69,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 69,106 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 57,660 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,258 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)

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 HGK 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 68.4%.

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 HGK, 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 HGK is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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