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E24 LAM

2013 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,958 mi
Last recorded69,958 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 LAM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 69,958 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 66,593 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 62,397 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 59,043 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 59,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 56,302 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 52,109 miles

Central exhaust heatshield insecure at fuel tank

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 52,109 miles

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

Central exhaust heatshield insecure at fuel tank

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 44,694 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 39,396 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 30,439 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 30,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 22,736 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2016 22,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2016 21,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper smearing

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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E24 LAM is a 2013 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 E24 LAM, 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 E24 LAM registered?

E24 LAM is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is E24 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E24 LAM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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