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EJ60 VLR

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,674 mi
Last recorded87,674 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 87,674 miles

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

Rear shocks soft

Rear suspension corroded

Wipers poor

Fail 3 Jan 2023 87,674 miles

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

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

Rear shocks soft

Rear suspension corroded

Wipers poor

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 72,953 miles

All rear suspension general corrosion

Front pads appear low

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2022 72,953 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All rear suspension general corrosion

Front pads appear low

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2021 60,604 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 11 Jan 2021 60,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 50,062 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 50,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 44,910 miles

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

front tyres worn and close to limit

rear exhaust hanger corroded

slight play in lower wishbone rear bushs

Pass 29 Jan 2018 39,538 miles

front brake pads worn

Fail 29 Jan 2018 39,538 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

front brake pads worn

Pass 30 Jan 2017 34,964 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2016 28,806 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2016 28,806 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 23,731 miles

All tyre outer sidewalls slightly perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 17,721 miles

all 4 tyres side walls perishing

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 17,721 miles

all 4 tyres side walls perishing

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 VLR is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VLR, 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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EJ60 VLR is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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