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EJ61 XPY

2011 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,790 mi
Last recorded140,790 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 XPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 140,790 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 133,531 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 133,527 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))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 126,000 miles

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

handbrake effort low nearside rear

Fail 15 Apr 2024 126,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

handbrake effort low nearside rear

Pass 13 Apr 2023 119,854 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 115,672 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 115,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush bonding split excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged split + showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2021 96,326 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 96,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 90,667 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 82,520 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 71,337 miles

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

Rear slight blow on rear exhaust box

Pass 7 Nov 2017 61,852 miles

Rear exhaust box has slight blow

Pass 2 Nov 2016 49,565 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 39,122 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 26,132 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 XPY is a 2011 Ford Focus in Brown 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 XPY, 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 XPY registered?

EJ61 XPY is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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