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EF13 SXW

2013 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,545 mi
Last recorded123,545 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 123,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 123,541 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 108,432 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 95,506 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front knocking detected at road wheel no free play found advise further inspection

Pass 29 Mar 2023 79,575 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 68,702 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 65,525 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 62,410 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 58,998 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 56,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,690 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 38,801 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 SXW is a 2013 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF13 SXW registered?

EF13 SXW is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 August 2013.

Is EF13 SXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF13 SXW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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