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EF62 SWV

2013 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,927 mi
Last recorded92,927 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 SWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 92,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 83,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 76,045 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 69,209 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 69,209 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 64,989 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 58,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 51,115 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 45,113 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 35,498 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s front tyre worn edges

under covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2016 25,626 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 25,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SWV is a 2013 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SWV, 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 SWV registered?

EF62 SWV is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2013.

Is EF62 SWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 SWV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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