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EA63 VCU

2013 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,188 mi
Last recorded61,188 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA63 VCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 61,188 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + all attached components & arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 57,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 57,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 52,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 46,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 46,780 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 40,704 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 35,750 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 29,332 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 29,332 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 24,664 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 19,045 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 VCU is a 2013 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCU, 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 VCU registered?

EA63 VCU is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 November 2013.

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