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EF13 XEC

2013 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,834 mi
Last recorded125,834 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 125,834 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 111,684 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 111,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 100,219 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 100,215 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 91,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both , advise immediate replacement as thickness cannot be determined (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge won in center advise immediate replacement as on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 91,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both , advise immediate replacement as thickness cannot be determined (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge won in center advise immediate replacement as on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 80,191 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 72,363 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 64,836 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 52,364 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,063 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 27,210 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XEC is a 2013 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol 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 XEC, 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

How do I check the history of EF13 XEC?

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What year was EF13 XEC registered?

EF13 XEC is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 July 2013.

Is EF13 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF13 XEC 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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