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EF13 HSE

2013 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,651 mi
Last recorded70,651 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 HSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 70,651 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 70,651 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 66,716 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 24 Apr 2025 66,716 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 2 May 2024 63,065 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 63,065 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 59,853 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 56,880 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 50,617 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant level on minimum

Engine oil around rocker cover area

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

Front wipers smearing

Small stone chip front screen

Fail 25 Jun 2021 50,617 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant level on minimum

Engine oil around rocker cover area

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

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Small stone chip front screen

Pass 7 Jul 2020 45,389 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 45,389 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 41,534 miles

Coolant level low

Front discs corroded inner face, light scoring

Front tyres starting to crack, showing signs of wearing on edges

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))

Rear tyres cracking, wearing uneven

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2018 38,374 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 33,564 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 26,948 miles

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

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 HSE is a 2013 Ford Focus in Silver with a 998cc 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 HSE, 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 HSE registered?

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

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