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EF13 OVW

2013 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,920 mi
Last recorded141,920 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 OVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 141,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 135,718 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 135,718 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 122,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 122,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working washer bottle empty - filled up (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 109,618 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 109,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 97,427 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 87,787 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on edgess (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 83,896 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 69,224 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 67,562 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 67,561 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component missing Locking nut on pinch bolt for bottom ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective low pressure ()

Pass 6 Jul 2017 53,656 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 36,020 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 OVW is a 2013 Ford Focus in Silver 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 OVW, 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 OVW registered?

EF13 OVW is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 July 2013.

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