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EJ61 TXZ

2011 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,370 mi
Last recorded132,370 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 TXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 132,370 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 132,306 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of the rear silencer (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 122,776 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 122,383 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 112,347 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 101,374 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 92,182 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 83,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 74,358 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 74,358 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit emmisions exceeded 0.55 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component insecure wheel arch lining insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper trim insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 62,884 miles

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2017 48,637 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 48,629 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 38,997 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 29,296 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 20,235 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 TXZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXZ, 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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EJ61 TXZ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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