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EJ61 SRO

2011 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,545 mi
Last recorded125,545 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 SRO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 125,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 114,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 102,575 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2024 102,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 94,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 94,349 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 84,908 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 84,908 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 74,764 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 74,164 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 67,201 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing close to limits on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 55,060 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 46,389 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Nov 2016 37,648 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 27,405 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 18,634 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 18,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SRO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Yellow 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 SRO, 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 SRO registered?

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

Is EJ61 SRO safe to buy?

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