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EJ61 SVT

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,695 mi
Last recorded38,695 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 38,695 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 38,360 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 37,980 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 36,375 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 35,395 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 33,437 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 30,138 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 30,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Feb 2018 27,259 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 23,343 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 19,719 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 12,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SVT is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVT, 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 SVT registered?

EJ61 SVT is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is EJ61 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ61 SVT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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