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EJ60 VAV

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

27,974 mi
Last recorded27,974 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ60 VAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 27,974 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 27,371 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 26,697 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 26,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 25,888 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 24,724 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 24,724 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 23,693 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 22,911 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 22,911 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 21,195 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 21,195 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 19,017 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 18,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2017 17,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2016 15,059 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 14,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 14,721 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 13,759 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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EJ60 VAV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 EJ60 VAV, 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 EJ60 VAV registered?

EJ60 VAV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2011.

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The MOT history for EJ60 VAV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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