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EF13 HWO

2013 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,180 mi
Last recorded97,180 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 HWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 97,180 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 89,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 82,531 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2022 78,363 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 14 Dec 2022 78,363 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Dec 2021 74,480 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 74,407 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 72,231 miles

Both Sides sill covers fitted.

Fail 14 Dec 2020 72,228 miles

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

Both Sides sill covers fitted.

Pass 21 Jun 2019 64,089 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))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 54,943 miles

Rear rear brake application varied test done twice

Pass 1 Jun 2017 44,488 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 33,845 miles

Front both tyre treads wearing low

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 HWO is a 2013 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HWO, 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 HWO registered?

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

Is EF13 HWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF13 HWO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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