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EJ61 RHU

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,662 mi
Last recorded93,662 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 93,662 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 90,457 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 86,665 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 86,665 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 82,568 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 82,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 77,293 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 77,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 68,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limits advs change (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 63,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limits (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 56,069 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 56,034 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 49,636 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 40,521 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 31,366 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 RHU 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 73.3%.

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 RHU, 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 RHU registered?

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

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