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EJ61 TZT

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

210,384 mi
Last recorded210,384 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 TZT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 210,384 miles

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

Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front most bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 210,384 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front most bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 200,371 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear frame and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 31 May 2024 200,371 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear frame and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 29 May 2023 183,940 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear /surface corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes rubber both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2023 183,940 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear /surface corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes rubber both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 168,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 168,517 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 156,444 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 156,444 miles

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

Exhaust heat shields insecure

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 151,018 miles

Centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecure.

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 151,008 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecure.

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 142,903 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 28 Mar 2019 142,903 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 131,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 113,157 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 90,106 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 81,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 29 Oct 2014 63,698 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 TZT is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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