2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · EJ11 ECF
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 159,274 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ11 ECF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2023
- 159,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ11 ECF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Focus (EJ11 ECF) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
EJ11 ECF Mileage History
- 27/09/2022144,490 mi
- 06/09/2023159,274 mi+14,784 mi
Average of roughly 15,691 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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