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EF13 XBK

2013 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

248,108 mi
Last recorded248,108 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 248,108 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 246,421 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 231,790 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 218,730 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 208,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 208,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 196,965 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 190,368 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 186,919 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 130,447 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 79,493 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 79,493 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 29,413 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 XBK is a 2013 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XBK, 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 XBK registered?

EF13 XBK is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is EF13 XBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF13 XBK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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