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EA63 OTU

2013 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,320 mi
Last recorded142,320 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA63 OTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 142,320 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened areas of heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front manufacturers undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 133,929 miles

Front manufacturers undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 122,649 miles

manufactures guards fitted to underside

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2023 122,649 miles

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

manufactures guards fitted to underside

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2022 111,576 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 111,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 102,940 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 102,851 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 94,098 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 94,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 80,380 miles

Offside Rear Tyre uneven inner wear

Pass 8 Nov 2017 61,785 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 33,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads appear low, however unable to conduct thorough inspection (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner sidewall has a thorn in it

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 OTU is a 2013 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OTU, 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 OTU registered?

EA63 OTU is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 November 2013.

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