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EA63 LXB

2013 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,851 mi
Last recorded106,851 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 106,851 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 106,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 92,355 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 92,355 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 87,179 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 87,179 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working Front and Rear (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 81,658 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear tyre size different to front but same on axles

Pass 20 Dec 2021 73,097 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 67,288 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 63,543 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 56,510 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 56,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 44,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 24,937 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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 LXB 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 LXB, 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 LXB registered?

EA63 LXB is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 December 2013.

Is EA63 LXB safe to buy?

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