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EF62 GWV

2013 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

267,782 mi
Last recorded267,782 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 GWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 267,782 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 267,782 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 242,426 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 218,426 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 194,838 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 194,838 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 169,075 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 169,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 142,286 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 99,692 miles

nearside mirror missing

Fail 8 May 2019 99,548 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

nearside mirror missing

Pass 19 Apr 2018 70,008 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,885 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 44,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 19,529 miles

n/s/f mirror unit broken

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Nov 2015 18,135 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 GWV is a 2013 Ford Focus in White 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 GWV, 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 EF62 GWV registered?

EF62 GWV is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is EF62 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 GWV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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