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EF13 CTU

2013 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,505 mi
Last recorded115,505 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 CTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 115,505 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 111,828 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 111,828 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 107,505 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 107,489 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 95,849 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 86,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 80,977 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 80,977 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 70,508 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 59,320 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 45,949 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 45,949 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 30,590 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 CTU is a 2013 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CTU, 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 CTU registered?

EF13 CTU is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 June 2013.

Is EF13 CTU safe to buy?

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