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EF62 LPU

2013 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,702 mi
Last recorded116,702 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 LPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 116,702 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 103,141 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 90,836 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 81,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 81,563 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both 2155516w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 70,046 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 63,604 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 56,405 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 56,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 44,367 miles

Fuel filler cap cover defective

Fail 29 Jan 2019 44,358 miles

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

Fuel filler cap cover defective

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 32,977 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 32,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure X2, on inner wall. (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 25,404 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 18,397 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges.

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 LPU is a 2013 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 LPU, 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 LPU registered?

EF62 LPU is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2013.

Is EF62 LPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 LPU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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