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EF13 FZM

2013 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,439 mi
Last recorded90,439 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 FZM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 90,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing/cracking on outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on inner edges. 235/45/ZR17 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 90,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing/cracking on outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on inner edges. 235/45/ZR17 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working X2 both sides X2 380 bulbs replaced. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 85,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on inner edges. 225/50/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 85,456 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on inner edges. 225/50/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 80,354 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre v low on inner edges + cuts to tread & x1 nail (leaking). 215/50/17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 80,354 miles

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

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

Front Position lamp not working X2 both sides post lamps not working.(X2 501 bulbs replaced). (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre v low on inner edges + cuts to tread & x1 nail (leaking). 215/50/17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 wheel nuts missing (Replaced). (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 74,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak coolant seepage around expansion tank. ()

Fail 1 Sep 2022 74,038 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak coolant seepage around expansion tank. ()

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 67,683 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 67,574 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 67,574 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2021 63,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 55,624 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 46,680 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 40,926 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 33,586 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 32,265 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 FZM is a 2013 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FZM, 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 FZM registered?

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

Is EF13 FZM safe to buy?

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