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EJ61 LWU

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,082 mi
Last recorded100,082 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 LWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 100,082 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2021 81,589 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2019 78,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 78,290 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 72,118 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 72,118 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 61,255 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 61,255 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater in door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm bald on inner edge, secondary layer of rubber exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm bald on inner edge, secondary layer of rubber exposed (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel filler breather pipe contaminated with fuel but not actively leaking

Pass 1 Dec 2016 48,983 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 36,744 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 24,812 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 LWU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

EJ61 LWU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 November 2011.

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