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EJ61 SOE

2011 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 15 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2011 Ford Focus Diesel 1997cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 91,893 miles on the clock, averaging 6,022 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDCi engine is known for dpf (diesel particulate filter) clogging and egr valve blocking/sticking.

MOT & Mileage History for EJ61 SOE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
91,893
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2014
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,022

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading91,893 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,476
Average per year6,022
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EJ61 SOE 22k40k57k74k92k '14'26'19

Check EJ61 SOE

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,893 miles
Since last MOT+5,476 miles
PASS
Mileage86,417 miles
Since last MOT+4,415 miles
PASS
Mileage82,002 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,000 miles
Since last MOT+2,010 miles
PASS
Mileage79,990 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,988 miles
Since last MOT+12,677 miles
PASS
Mileage67,311 miles
Since last MOT+16,850 miles
PASS
Mileage50,461 miles
Since last MOT+8,083 miles
PASS
Mileage42,378 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,377 miles
Since last MOT+5,029 miles
PASS
Mileage37,348 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,347 miles
Since last MOT+3,574 miles
PASS
Mileage33,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,773 miles
Since last MOT+5,987 miles
PASS
Mileage27,786 miles
Since last MOT+4,918 miles
PASS
Mileage22,868 miles
Since last MOT+666 miles
PASS
Mileage22,202 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (2005–2011), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 SOE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2011
First registered
Area codeEJ — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About EJ61 SOE

What car is EJ61 SOE?

EJ61 SOE is an red Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2011.

What is the mileage of EJ61 SOE?

The last recorded mileage for EJ61 SOE was 91,893 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EJ61 SOE passed its MOT?

EJ61 SOE has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Jun 2026.

Is EJ61 SOE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EJ61 SOE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2011, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EJ61 SOE?

EJ61 SOE is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.