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EJ61 SMU

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,477 mi
Last recorded88,477 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 SMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 88,477 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S , N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 84,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 82,223 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 82,221 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 73,133 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 73,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 64,450 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 60,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 53,715 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 53,714 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 43,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 35,578 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside rear small splits in tread

Pass 16 Sep 2016 27,392 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 23,695 miles

Child seat fitted unable to check rear passenger seat belt

Fail 1 Dec 2015 23,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted unable to check rear passenger seat belt

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 17,502 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 17,502 miles

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

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

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

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 SMU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SMU, 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 SMU registered?

EJ61 SMU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2011.

Is EJ61 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ61 SMU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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