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EA63 MHL

2013 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,885 mi
Last recorded75,885 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA63 MHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 75,885 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 69,497 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 67,168 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 63,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under rubber sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under rubber sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 63,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under rubber sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under rubber sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 59,075 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 59,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 52,993 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 52,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside steering arm has slight play at joint

Offside steering arm has slight play at joint

Pass 16 Nov 2019 45,689 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 45,689 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 37,268 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 37,268 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 28,780 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 27,342 miles

Advise nsf steel wheel outer bead distorted

Advise slight smear on wipers

Fail 14 Dec 2016 27,342 miles

Advise nsf steel wheel outer bead distorted

Advise slight smear on wipers

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MHL is a 2013 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MHL, 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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EA63 MHL is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 December 2013.

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