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EJ11 MVO

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,026 mi
Last recorded114,026 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 MVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 114,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 111,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 107,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 103,350 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 103,346 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 100,329 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 100,329 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 97,643 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 93,208 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 90,139 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 83,719 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 83,717 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 68,496 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 68,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 67,490 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded pads low advise replacment

Fail 3 May 2016 67,490 miles

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

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

engine oil low

front brake discs worn/corroded pads low advise replacment

Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,117 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 36,584 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 MVO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MVO, 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 MVO is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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