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EJ61 SBO

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,290 mi
Last recorded124,290 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 SBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 124,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 20 Nov 2025 124,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2024 116,532 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 9 Dec 2024 116,531 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder and air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2023 108,600 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 108,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tread badly cracked and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached drop link broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 102,252 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 98,386 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 93,427 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 89,192 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine covers fitted

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2020 89,192 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine covers fitted

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 83,827 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 74,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2018 74,222 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2017 61,422 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 51,621 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 48,124 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 48,124 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 40,323 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 SBO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SBO, 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 SBO registered?

EJ61 SBO is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is EJ61 SBO safe to buy?

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