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EF62 GSU

2013 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,028 mi
Last recorded59,028 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 GSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 59,028 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 59,028 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 52,875 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 47,208 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 47,208 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front 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 6 Jan 2023 41,534 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 36,471 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 29,659 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 25,887 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 25,821 miles

Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 22,224 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 19,695 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 19,676 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 17,168 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 12,494 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 GSU is a 2013 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 EF62 GSU, 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 GSU registered?

EF62 GSU is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2013.

Is EF62 GSU safe to buy?

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