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2013 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,380 mi
Last recorded80,380 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 ML
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 80,380 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 80,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 70,982 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 70,982 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 67,572 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 67,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 63,832 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 63,832 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements faded (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 60,319 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reflective backing fading. (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 60,319 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reflective backing fading. (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 56,737 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 53,586 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 53,586 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 49,724 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 49,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 46,029 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 42,499 miles

n/s/r tyre stepping off inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2016 31,630 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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8 ML is a 2013 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2013 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 62,763 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 8 ML, 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 13 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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8 ML is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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