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EJ61 ZWR

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,137 mi
Last recorded159,137 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 ZWR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 159,137 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Radiator support corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 159,121 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Radiator support corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 156,120 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front tyre's 2-3 mm

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 156,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front tyre's 2-3 mm

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 143,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 143,656 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 124,068 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 124,064 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2022 103,103 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS malfunction on dash.

Fail 2 Mar 2022 103,060 miles

Emissions not tested Not tested due to hole in exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS malfunction on dash.

Pass 5 Mar 2021 92,870 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 86,978 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 80,538 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 70,210 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 60,708 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 60,705 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 52,371 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 39,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 29,070 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 ZWR is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZWR, 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 ZWR is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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