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EF13 RUY

2013 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,451 mi
Last recorded51,451 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 RUY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 51,451 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 51,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 48,988 miles

Engine coolant below min level during test.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 1 Sep 2023 46,139 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 17 Sep 2022 43,617 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 43,607 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 41,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads and on outer shoulder no cords visible. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 14 Sep 2021 41,481 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads and on outer shoulder no cords visible. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 18 Sep 2020 39,627 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 37,253 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 27 Jul 2018 32,008 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 32,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 24,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 15,809 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside 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 RUY is a 2013 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RUY, 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 RUY registered?

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

Is EF13 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF13 RUY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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