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EJ61 PYO

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,120 mi
Last recorded171,120 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 171,120 miles

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

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

rear suspension parts rusty

Fail 20 Nov 2025 171,120 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension parts rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2024 166,366 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 159,416 miles

Nearside Front washer jet misaligned

Fail 21 Nov 2023 159,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front washer jet misaligned

Pass 18 Nov 2022 151,004 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 150,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 142,086 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp flickering

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 142,081 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp flickering

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 142,052 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

abs wiring insecure front

heat shield insecure

reg plate lamp flickering

Fail 12 Nov 2021 142,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated hand brake leaver came apart when operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

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

abs wiring insecure front

heat shield insecure

reg plate lamp flickering

Pass 31 Oct 2020 131,912 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 123,903 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 123,901 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 105,338 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 89,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing out on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre perishing/cracked on shoulder.

Pass 29 Oct 2016 60,346 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 60,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 30,477 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 21,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 PYO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PYO, 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 PYO registered?

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

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