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ED04 ABA

2013 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,965 mi
Last recorded91,965 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationED04 ABA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 91,965 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 91,965 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end big nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2024 81,467 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 77,334 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 77,331 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 70,284 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 64,211 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 57,314 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 57,153 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 52,576 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 47,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracked but not to cords

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 38,263 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 38,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,474 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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ED04 ABA is a 2013 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ED04 ABA, 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 ED04 ABA registered?

ED04 ABA is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is ED04 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ED04 ABA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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