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EJ61 TZM

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,501 mi
Last recorded133,501 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 TZM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 133,501 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and control arm bush on same arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 123,330 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 112,752 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 102,885 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 93,727 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 88,627 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipes swelling

Pass 3 Dec 2019 82,642 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 82,642 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM REAR BUSH POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 74,994 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 65,997 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 65,997 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 64,687 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 56,834 miles

osf and nsf tyre tread low 2mm

osr and nsr trailing arm rear bushes slightly splitting

osr and nsr tyre tread low 3mm

Fail 12 Dec 2016 56,834 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

osf and nsf tyre tread low 2mm

osr and nsr trailing arm rear bushes slightly splitting

osr and nsr tyre tread low 3mm

Pass 4 Dec 2015 48,475 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 35,307 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 TZM is a 2011 Ford Focus in White 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 TZM, 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 TZM is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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