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EJ61 PLU

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,383 mi
Last recorded136,383 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 136,383 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 127,529 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 127,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front some noise from engine belt or pulley noise

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split on small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Rear rear and middle heat shield lose

Pass 25 Oct 2023 119,083 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 110,741 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 102,168 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 92,149 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 92,149 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 86,969 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 78,587 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 67,825 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 56,661 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 56,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 46,868 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 35,050 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 PLU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PLU, 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 PLU registered?

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

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