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EF13 CWG

2013 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

215,707 mi
Last recorded215,707 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 CWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 215,707 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 215,707 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate inscription illegible Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 207,173 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tested in wet conditions

Pass 21 Mar 2024 191,337 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 191,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2023 169,841 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 158,377 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 158,377 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 143,766 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 143,766 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 131,543 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 131,543 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 109,720 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 85,984 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 85,984 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc quite worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 78,812 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 64,213 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 63,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 CWG is a 2013 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CWG, 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 CWG registered?

EF13 CWG is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is EF13 CWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF13 CWG shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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