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EJ61 SMV

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,757 mi
Last recorded132,757 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 132,757 miles

Metal object in offside rear tyre

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Sill covers fitted, unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 1 Aug 2024 125,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 125,880 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi/ n/s cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing repeater lense broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 120,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 120,323 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 115,400 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Wing repeater damaged

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 115,399 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Wing repeater damaged

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 113,200 miles

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm dust cover slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 109,902 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened suspension arm is bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 109,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened suspension arm is bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 96,055 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 96,055 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 77,537 miles

Under trays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 58,661 miles

n/s/r tyre getting close to wear bars

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 20 Jul 2016 43,050 miles

Nail in tyre

Oil leak

dampness around offside front shock absorber

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 29,853 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 18,514 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 SMV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver 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 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

EJ61 SMV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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