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E23 DON

2013 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

102,734 mi
Last recorded102,734 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 DON
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 102,734 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2026 100,907 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 100,907 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 137,281 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 95,912 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 122,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 90,143 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 90,143 miles

Exhaust system insecure at centre sleave clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 106,720 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 106,720 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 79,013 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 79,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 94,037 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 94,032 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 65,776 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 79,574 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 54,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 66,520 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 66,520 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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 11 May 2020 48,949 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 55,013 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 55,013 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,144 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 47,909 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 33,836 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 39,386 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 39,386 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing 4 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 26,809 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 32,923 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 19,712 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 25,607 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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E23 DON is a 2013 Ford Focus in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 E23 DON, 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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What year was E23 DON registered?

E23 DON is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is E23 DON safe to buy?

The MOT history for E23 DON shows 31 tests with a 74.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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