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E8 RKG

2013 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,051 mi
Last recorded99,051 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 RKG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 99,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 93,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 93,029 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 84,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 72,251 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 72,241 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak At gearbox area ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure Backbox heatshield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 64,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 56,548 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 56,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 49,085 miles

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

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

slight smearing from both front wiper blades

Fail 6 Sep 2019 49,068 miles

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

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

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

slight smearing from both front wiper blades

Pass 4 Sep 2018 35,991 miles

Engine cover fitted & undertray

Fail 3 Sep 2018 35,991 miles

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

Engine cover fitted & undertray

Pass 1 Sep 2017 26,013 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 18,361 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 16,889 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 16,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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E8 RKG is a 2013 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 E8 RKG, 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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E8 RKG is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 June 2013.

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