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EA63 LWJ

2013 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,546 mi
Last recorded74,546 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA63 LWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 74,546 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp unit slightly loose

Road wheel slightly distorted NSF + NSR slightly distorted on the inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 74,537 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215/55 16 OSR - 215/65 16 NSR (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear lamp unit slightly loose

Road wheel slightly distorted NSF + NSR slightly distorted on the inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 67,020 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 67,015 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 60,245 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 48,629 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 48,624 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre close to /or on wear bars .

Pass 5 Oct 2021 38,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Oct 2020 33,510 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 29,060 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 29,060 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 24,034 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 17,761 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 10,440 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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EA63 LWJ is a 2013 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA63 LWJ, 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 EA63 LWJ registered?

EA63 LWJ is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 December 2013.

Is EA63 LWJ safe to buy?

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