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EJ61 XWO

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,941 mi
Last recorded126,941 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 XWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 126,941 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 126,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

heat shield loose

Pass 1 Dec 2023 118,041 miles

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

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

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

both rear trailing arms worn

Fail 1 Dec 2023 118,041 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear trailing arms worn

Pass 22 Nov 2022 106,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 99,613 miles

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

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 97,522 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 87,418 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 79,843 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 79,843 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 70,807 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 70,807 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 55,823 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 43,813 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 33,933 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 XWO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XWO, 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 XWO registered?

EJ61 XWO is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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