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EJ11 SVE

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,336 mi
Last recorded154,336 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 154,336 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 148,361 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 137,910 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 118,674 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 101,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf headlight has slight dampnes inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thread on tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine / transmission area has under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 80,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 73,378 miles

Front 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))

Nearside Front lamp has water ingress

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

Fail 2 Nov 2019 73,378 miles

Front 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))

Nearside Front lamp has water ingress

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 60,236 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 55,491 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 55,471 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 48,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near limits 2155017 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 39,818 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 32,343 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 24,484 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 SVE is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVE, 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 SVE registered?

EJ11 SVE is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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