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EJ61 LWT

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,859 mi
Last recorded50,859 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 LWT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 50,859 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2024 45,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heatshields insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2023 39,107 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 39,106 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 32,385 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 32,385 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front with wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 28,860 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Nov 2021 28,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 21,312 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 19,501 miles

engine cover/undercovers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2018 16,831 miles

Front both tyres getting low

Rear both tyres cracking side wall

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2017 13,636 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 10,601 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 7,526 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 6,412 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LWT is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LWT, 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 LWT registered?

EJ61 LWT is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is EJ61 LWT safe to buy?

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