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EJ61 XUT

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,866 mi
Last recorded145,866 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 XUT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 145,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Heat shield loose

Undertray

Pass 4 Dec 2024 142,002 miles

Central Rear Heat shield loose.

Front Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are heavily worn and require replacing soon.

Front wiper blades smearing the screen.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underneath of the vehicle.

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 142,000 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm pin bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Heat shield loose.

Front Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are heavily worn and require replacing soon.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front on inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front wiper blades smearing the screen.

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush heavily worn. Replace soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underneath of the vehicle.

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 138,175 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre is heavily aghe cracked within the tread. 215/50ZR17 95W Avon ZT7

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underneath of the vehicle.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 138,175 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre is heavily aghe cracked within the tread. 215/50ZR17 95W Avon ZT7

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underneath of the vehicle.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 133,268 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

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))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 128,665 miles

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

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

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

Undertray fitted

exhaust centre section rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2020 126,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 121,787 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 30 Nov 2018 109,872 miles

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

oil leak from engine, crankshaft end

steering column lower universal joint dust boot split

Fail 30 Nov 2018 109,872 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

oil leak from engine, crankshaft end

steering column lower universal joint dust boot split

Pass 21 Dec 2017 89,964 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 89,963 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 89,881 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

engine and outer sills covered

exhaust corroded

high rear brake application 33% attention required asap

service due ind. on

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2016 72,253 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn low

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 23 Dec 2015 56,499 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

trigger point not met

Fail 23 Dec 2015 56,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres worn low on tread

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside rear tyre worn unevenly and on legal limit

trigger point not met

tyre size: 215/50r17 95w extra load michilin

Pass 15 Dec 2014 43,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XUT is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUT, 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 XUT is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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