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EJ61 UCS

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,786 mi
Last recorded167,786 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 UCS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 167,786 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 167,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 156,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 147,161 miles

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

Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Some slight surface corrosion, advise some anti-corrosion treatment. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large rear bush has some slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak, looks like its coming from the rear crank oil seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear limits on the centre of the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large rear bush has some slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Some slight surface corrosion, advise some anti-corrosion treatment. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 147,161 miles

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

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

Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Some slight surface corrosion, advise some anti-corrosion treatment. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large rear bush has some slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak, looks like its coming from the rear crank oil seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear limits on the centre of the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large rear bush has some slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Some slight surface corrosion, advise some anti-corrosion treatment. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 135,855 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 125,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 125,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 111,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 108,071 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 88,958 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 67,704 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2015 46,235 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 34,558 miles

front brake pads are grooved

front brake pads are wearing thin

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 UCS is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UCS, 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 UCS registered?

EJ61 UCS is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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