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EF62 GRU

2013 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,529 mi
Last recorded133,529 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 GRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 133,529 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 129,538 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 103,702 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 81,518 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 76,100 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 68,532 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 61,683 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 61,682 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 51,489 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 40,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 30,816 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 17,908 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 GRU is a 2013 Ford Focus in Brown with a 998cc petrol 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 EF62 GRU, 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 GRU registered?

EF62 GRU is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 January 2013.

Is EF62 GRU safe to buy?

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