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EJ11 OSB

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,409 mi
Last recorded129,409 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 OSB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 129,409 miles

Rear both rear tyres cracking on inside

Fail 23 Apr 2026 129,407 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect has water on inside lense (4.1.2 (c))

Rear both rear tyres cracking on inside

Rear rear heat shield loose

Pass 23 Apr 2025 121,627 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 121,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 114,874 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 114,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced water in light (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced water in head lamp no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 107,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 99,593 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 90,127 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 90,127 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 82,992 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 82,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 72,588 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 64,679 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Feb 2018 64,644 miles

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

Covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2017 57,740 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 51,122 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 51,122 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 44,460 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 27,015 miles

front brake pads look to be worn low

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 OSB is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OSB, 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 EJ11 OSB registered?

EJ11 OSB is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2011.

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