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EJ61 DVM

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,390 mi
Last recorded147,390 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 DVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 147,390 miles

Some condensation inside offside headlamp lens

Some corrosion noted to front brake discs inner surfaces

Pass 4 Nov 2024 141,121 miles

Front brake discs inner surfaces uneven wear and corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2024 141,121 miles

Front brake discs inner surfaces uneven wear and corrosion

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 131,647 miles

Both front windscreen wiper blades are worn and noisy

Both rear tyres inner edges are feathered/worn unevenly

Rear sub frame has surface corrosion

both headlamp lenses have condensation inside but does not affect beam image

front brake discs have some corrosion to their inner surfaces

offside and nearside rear suspension trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2022 118,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 118,818 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 108,577 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 108,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 103,071 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 96,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 96,387 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wearing slightly uneven

Pass 10 Dec 2018 85,614 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 76,600 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 67,807 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 54,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 41,898 miles

Unable to fulley check near side rear seat belt due to baby seat.

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 DVM is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ61 DVM, 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 EJ61 DVM registered?

EJ61 DVM is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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