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EJ61 NFO

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,739 mi
Last recorded172,739 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 NFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 172,739 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 172,739 miles

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Headlamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 160,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 147,625 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced flickers (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 147,625 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced flickers (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 139,454 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + tread depth at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 139,454 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + tread depth at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 127,097 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 127,097 miles

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective flashing/flickering (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 109,816 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak minor (gear box) ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 109,816 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak minor (gear box) ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 92,784 miles

driveshaft oil seal leaking

under tray fitted blocking view of testable components

Fail 3 Apr 2017 92,784 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

driveshaft oil seal leaking

under tray fitted blocking view of testable components

Pass 15 Apr 2016 73,363 miles

front brake discs worn and show signs of excessive heat on inner face

under tray fitted blocking view of testable components

Pass 17 Apr 2015 54,882 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 NFO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NFO, 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 NFO registered?

EJ61 NFO is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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