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EF13 MVH

2013 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,171 mi
Last recorded144,171 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 144,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Bumper and rear light damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 144,170 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Bumper and rear light damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 132,401 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 132,401 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 121,729 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 121,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 112,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is on 2.50 mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 3.00mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 112,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is on 2.50 mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 3.00mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 100,349 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 89,018 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 69,147 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 53,027 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 40,209 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 40,108 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 31,260 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 MVH 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 73.3%.

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 MVH, 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 MVH registered?

EF13 MVH is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 July 2013.

Is EF13 MVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF13 MVH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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