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EJ61 UDW

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

280,110 mi
Last recorded280,110 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 UDW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 280,110 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 270,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2025 270,915 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2024 262,625 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 253,074 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 243,333 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 229,324 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 229,324 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 225,030 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 225,030 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 187,437 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 187,437 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 162,522 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 134,138 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 100,661 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 100,661 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 UDW is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UDW, 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 UDW registered?

EJ61 UDW is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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