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EJ11 ZBL

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,448 mi
Last recorded135,448 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 ZBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 135,448 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 132,530 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 123,438 miles

Offside headlamp showing flat beam

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 114,585 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 106,852 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 100,762 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 97,767 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 97,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 89,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 77,607 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 77,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 66,147 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

Fail 15 May 2017 66,147 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

offside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 19 May 2016 55,356 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 42,189 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 29,832 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 ZBL is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZBL, 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 ZBL is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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