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EJ61 SYE

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,357 mi
Last recorded128,357 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 SYE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 128,357 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 128,357 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 121,118 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 111,032 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 111,031 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 100,848 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 91,366 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust heat shield partially loose

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 82,126 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 70,837 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 56,703 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 46,182 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 39,661 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 30,382 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 19,514 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 SYE is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SYE, 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 SYE registered?

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

Is EJ61 SYE safe to buy?

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