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EF13 HLG

2013 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,275 mi
Last recorded112,275 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 HLG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 112,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 107,318 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2024 100,645 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage from gator clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2023 92,917 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer gator clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2023 92,917 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer gator clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2022 85,711 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 85,711 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 79,538 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 79,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 73,273 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 73,273 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 66,902 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 59,577 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 59,577 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 49,660 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 28 Jun 2016 44,690 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 HLG is a 2013 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HLG, 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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EF13 HLG is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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