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EJ61 PBO

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,264 mi
Last recorded81,264 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 81,264 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jul 2026 81,264 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2025 72,812 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 65,448 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 65,445 miles

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

Offside Front Headlight loose

Rear Heat shield loose - below fuel tank

Pass 2 May 2023 60,557 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 2 Dec 2020 56,184 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 56,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 49,777 miles

Central Front Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle components

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear N/s/r lamp cluster not fully secure, but unlikely to become detached

Offside Rear Inner o/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2019 49,777 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle components

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm, rear inner bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear N/s/r lamp cluster not fully secure, but unlikely to become detached

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm, rear inner bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner o/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2018 32,578 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))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 29,358 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 29,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 27,200 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 24,649 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 19,250 miles

front wipers starting to smear

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 PBO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PBO, 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 PBO registered?

EJ61 PBO is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is EJ61 PBO safe to buy?

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