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EA13 XBV

2013 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,917 mi
Last recorded74,917 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA13 XBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 74,917 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 70,232 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 70,232 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 66,567 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 66,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Offside and Nearside (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 62,513 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 59,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 59,469 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 56,679 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the 2mm wear indicators

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 56,564 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the 2mm wear indicators

Pass 20 May 2019 51,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Fail 17 May 2019 51,860 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 May 2018 47,101 miles

nearside front tyre trad low in poor condition.

Pass 4 May 2017 39,050 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

Pass 9 May 2016 24,342 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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EA13 XBV is a 2013 Ford Focus in Black 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 EA13 XBV, 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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EA13 XBV is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2013.

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