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EJ61 SYU

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

286,647 mi
Last recorded286,647 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 286,647 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

parking brake limit just met

Fail 30 Jun 2022 286,647 miles

parking brake limit just met

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 272,349 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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 250,911 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 250,911 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 212,253 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 178,308 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 145,793 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 122,653 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 98,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 SYU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SYU, 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 SYU registered?

EJ61 SYU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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