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EJ11 SWW

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,221 mi
Last recorded83,221 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 83,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe rear subframe and attached arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2024 83,221 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

general underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe rear subframe and attached arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 83,164 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2023 76,359 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and the metal pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust front pipe - temp repair and front temp mount repair - loose

small oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2023 76,359 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and the metal pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust front pipe - temp repair and front temp mount repair - loose

small oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2022 71,811 miles

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

heat shield loose

Fail 27 Sep 2022 71,808 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

heat shield loose

Pass 20 Sep 2021 67,181 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2020 65,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2020 65,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cracks on tread showing cords 2155017 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cracks on tread showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2019 61,403 miles

fuel tank heat shield insecure

undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Fail 15 Apr 2019 61,403 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Pass 22 Apr 2018 58,857 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 58,842 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2017 54,743 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,161 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,081 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 36,313 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 SWW 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 61.1%.

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

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