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EF62 DLK

2013 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,732 mi
Last recorded109,732 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 DLK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 109,732 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 106,289 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 106,069 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 102,565 miles

Exhaust centre heat sheilds insecure

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2023 102,564 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust centre heat sheilds insecure

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))

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 95,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs pitted on inner facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both brakes fluctuating slightly due to corrosion on brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured orange coating on bulb deteriorating slightly (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorating slightly around centre of bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel tank heatshield insecure but still protecting fuel tank

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorating slightly around centre of bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all heatshields above exhaust system insecure. Part of shield hanging down slightly

Fail 28 Jan 2022 95,877 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs pitted on inner facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both brakes fluctuating slightly due to corrosion on brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured orange coating on bulb deteriorating slightly (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorating slightly around centre of bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel tank heatshield insecure but still protecting fuel tank

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorating slightly around centre of bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all heatshields above exhaust system insecure. Part of shield hanging down slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2021 84,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 84,941 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb orange coating deteriorated ex. Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bulb orange coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 76,192 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 76,192 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 65,813 miles

Front front tyres 3mm

Front tyres worn near bald on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,302 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Fail 22 Jan 2018 56,300 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 45,792 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 35,307 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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EF62 DLK is a 2013 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EF62 DLK, 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 EF62 DLK registered?

EF62 DLK is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2013.

Is EF62 DLK safe to buy?

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