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E16 BHA

2013 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

121,195 mi
Last recorded121,195 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 BHA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 121,195 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 123,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 123,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 117,512 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 115,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 113,123 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 111,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 111,193 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 108,839 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 97,821 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 100,616 miles

engine top under and sil covers fitted.

Pass 16 Oct 2021 100,174 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Offside upper (near header tank) has oil within it, and is relatively compliant. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Grabbing at first application. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 100,172 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Offside upper (near header tank) has oil within it, and is relatively compliant. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Grabbing at first application. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 88,474 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 81,170 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 81,170 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 91,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. Also cracks between tread blocks on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 73,207 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 81,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside rear tyre displaying uneven wear on inner edge.

Pass 8 Feb 2019 68,226 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 65,118 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 65,118 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 60,088 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 51,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 52,023 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 52,023 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 38,035 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 45,108 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 36,093 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 28,778 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 19,444 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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E16 BHA is a 2013 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E16 BHA, 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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E16 BHA is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2013.

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