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A5 JRW

2013 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,000 mi
Last recorded94,000 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 JRW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 94,000 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both short cables (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 85,859 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 2.8mm sailwin 215/55/16 97W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm Riken 215/55/16 97W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 85,859 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 2.8mm sailwin 215/55/16 97W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm Riken 215/55/16 97W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 79,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm worn inner edge 215/55/16 97w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 79,271 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm worn inner edge 215/55/16 97w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 70,018 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 70,018 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 59,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very minor leak at exhaust box in front of rear subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread top edge of plate across full width (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 53,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section box cracked and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 50,550 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 50,550 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 40,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 40,324 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 21,226 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 13,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A5 JRW is a 2013 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A5 JRW, 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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A5 JRW is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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