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EJ61 HVM

2011 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,142 mi
Last recorded110,142 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 HVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 110,142 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 95,899 miles

General body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn heavily on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn dangerously close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various chassis and suspension components corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 19 Feb 2022 95,348 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

General body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn heavily on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn dangerously close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various chassis and suspension components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 25 Feb 2021 82,173 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 72,571 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 72,571 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 60,747 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 50,961 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 50,843 miles

Front registration plate incorrect honeycomb (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect honeycomb (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 41,754 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 41,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 38,120 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 36,774 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 HVM is a 2011 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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