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EJ61 PLO

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,319 mi
Last recorded109,319 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 PLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 109,319 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 102,403 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 95,021 miles

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

heat shield loose above exhaust

Fail 27 Oct 2023 95,988 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

heat shield loose above exhaust

Pass 18 Oct 2022 89,007 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light

offside rear tyre perished and wearing low

Pass 21 Oct 2021 82,394 miles

Both front tyres/offside rear tyre treads thin inner shoulders.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted alloy wheel. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 73,990 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,677 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 67,662 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 53,893 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 39,852 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 28,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 18,837 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 17,696 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 PLO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PLO, 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 PLO registered?

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

Is EJ61 PLO safe to buy?

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