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EJ61 SXU

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,756 mi
Last recorded151,756 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 SXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 151,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 142,631 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2022 142,631 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 122,095 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 109,483 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 99,930 miles

engine under tray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2016 84,247 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 72,309 miles

front wipers smearing slighly

please note engine low on oil bad oil leaks

Fail 8 Dec 2015 72,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers smearing slighly

please note engine low on oil bad oil leaks

Pass 16 Dec 2014 57,293 miles

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All brake discs are badly lipped (plz refr2spec)

Front & rear brake pads are 80% worn

Fail 11 Dec 2014 57,043 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front & rear brake pads are 80% worn

...Thanx 4visiting us...

All brake discs are badly lipped (plz refr2spec)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 SXU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SXU, 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 SXU registered?

EJ61 SXU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 December 2011.

Is EJ61 SXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ61 SXU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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