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EJ61 ZTS

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,995 mi
Last recorded79,995 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 ZTS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 79,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 79,995 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 74,600 miles

Offside Front Lower oil residue around bush area

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

exhaust heat shield loose

play in steering

Fail 6 Feb 2025 74,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect hazy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower oil residue around bush area

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

exhaust heat shield loose

play in steering

tpms light on

Pass 14 Dec 2023 70,817 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield insecure

headlight lenses condensated

Pass 16 Dec 2022 65,884 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose/rattling to body

Fail 6 Dec 2022 65,884 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))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) missing lining partly missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose/rattling to body

tpms lamp on dash

Pass 20 Dec 2021 60,676 miles

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

condensation in n/s/f headlamp unit

n/s/f and o/s/f n/s/r tyres perishing/cracking

under-trays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 15 Dec 2020 58,359 miles

front tyres perishing & 3 years old.

nearside rear tyre perishing & 3 years old.

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Pass 11 Dec 2019 56,752 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 51,423 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 51,423 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 45,393 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Wiper blades starting to smear not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 14 Dec 2016 36,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 28,382 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 22,075 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 ZTS is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZTS, 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 ZTS registered?

EJ61 ZTS is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is EJ61 ZTS safe to buy?

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