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EF13 UTU

2013 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,898 mi
Last recorded44,898 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 UTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 44,898 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 32,221 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 32,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 31,379 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 31,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 30,490 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 29,345 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 29,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 28,667 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 28,236 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 26,799 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 26,799 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 25,666 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted and engine cover obscuring some items

Pass 6 Mar 2017 24,046 miles

rear tyres cracking on outer walls

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Mar 2016 21,690 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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 UTU is a 2013 Ford Focus in Red 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 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

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

Is EF13 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF13 UTU 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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