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EJ61 XPA

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,507 mi
Last recorded99,507 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 XPA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 99,507 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 99,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 96,589 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 96,131 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 94,750 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 94,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 90,279 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective On exhaust pipe before silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 81,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing inter-tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 75,122 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 69,682 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 69,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 60,327 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 51,235 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 43,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 43,039 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 35,890 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 25,217 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 XPA is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ61 XPA registered?

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

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