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EJ11 SWU

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,562 mi
Last recorded126,562 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 126,562 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 123,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 119,763 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 116,032 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 112,092 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 112,092 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 106,674 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 102,272 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 96,669 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 91,827 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 91,827 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 81,925 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 64,019 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,440 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre sawtoothing

Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,672 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 SWU 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 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

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

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