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EF13 BZC

2013 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,973 mi
Last recorded86,973 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 BZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 86,973 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also partially covered with undertray not allowing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 83,461 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 80,420 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 80,420 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 72,911 miles

advise front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2022 66,635 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 66,635 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 59,671 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))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 56,997 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 51,152 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 51,152 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 43,181 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 33,302 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 33,302 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre poor on outer wall

Pass 16 Jun 2016 22,719 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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EF13 BZC is a 2013 Ford Focus in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EF13 BZC, 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 EF13 BZC registered?

EF13 BZC is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2013.

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The MOT history for EF13 BZC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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