CarVerify

Free Car Check

EJ61 NSF

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

211,218 mi
Last recorded211,218 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 NSF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 211,218 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded / Coated. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF / NSF Measuring Around 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip On Windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily Corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All OSR / NSR Upper And Lower Suspension Arms Corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR / NSR Trailing Arm Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS Light On.

Pass 25 Jun 2025 197,820 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and Suspension Arms OSR / NSR Corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR / NSR Trailing Arm Bushes Slightly Deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 197,818 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

DPF Sounds hollow, however there were no obvious signs of it being tampered with.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and Suspension Arms OSR / NSR Corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR / NSR Trailing Arm Bushes Slightly Deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 197,813 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 189,907 miles

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 189,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 173,056 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 173,056 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 157,818 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 157,818 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2021 141,974 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 141,974 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp on

Pass 24 Feb 2018 89,278 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 68,052 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 43,135 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)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 43,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 12 Jan 2015 32,313 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EJ61 NSF is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NSF, 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

How do I check the history of EJ61 NSF?

You can check the full history of EJ61 NSF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EJ61 NSF registered?

EJ61 NSF is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 December 2011.

Is EJ61 NSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ61 NSF shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ61 NSF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EJ61 NSF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.