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EF13 LWD

2013 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,604 mi
Last recorded131,604 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 LWD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 131,604 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 125,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 125,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 117,145 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 109,812 miles

Number plate lamp dull

Pass 16 Sep 2021 103,497 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 101,619 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 93,855 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 93,855 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 81,663 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 80,250 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 80,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 73,715 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 65,993 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 65,074 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 LWD is a 2013 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWD, 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 LWD registered?

EF13 LWD is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is EF13 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF13 LWD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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