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EJ61 DGO

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,294 mi
Last recorded97,294 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 DGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 97,294 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 86,461 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 86,459 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 77,671 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 77,671 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 66,539 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 56,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 48,029 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 39,851 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 30,137 miles

Both offside tyres low

nearside rear tyre low only just passed test

Pass 8 Sep 2016 21,876 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 12,011 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 6,954 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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EJ61 DGO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EJ61 DGO, 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 EJ61 DGO registered?

EJ61 DGO is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is EJ61 DGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ61 DGO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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