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EJ11 YJM

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,591 mi
Last recorded134,591 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 134,591 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 129,768 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 129,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 125,914 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 121,792 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge and cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2022 117,164 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 117,144 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2022 117,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 111,722 miles

slight deterioration to front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 2 Aug 2021 111,722 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight deterioration to front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 12 Aug 2020 110,320 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 106,642 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 106,642 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 100,992 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2017 92,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine cover

exhaust brackets showing corrosion

intercooler pipe needs attention

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

under shield

Fail 2 Aug 2017 92,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine cover

exhaust brackets showing corrosion

intercooler pipe needs attention

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

under shield

Pass 10 Aug 2016 82,969 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,797 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 42,478 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f tyre has slight outer wall damage

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 YJM is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ11 YJM registered?

EJ11 YJM is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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