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EJ61 XVA

2011 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,936 mi
Last recorded100,936 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 XVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 100,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 94,204 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 88,019 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 9 Mar 2023 81,443 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Mar 2022 76,228 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Mar 2021 71,008 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Mar 2020 66,865 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 24 Mar 2020 66,863 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 8 Apr 2019 60,188 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 8 Apr 2019 60,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside 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))

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 9 Apr 2018 53,632 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 48,780 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 3 Apr 2017 48,779 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Apr 2016 41,445 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Apr 2015 35,545 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2014 34,772 miles

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)

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 XVA is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XVA, 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 XVA registered?

EJ61 XVA is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is EJ61 XVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ61 XVA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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