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EF63 GRU

2013 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,752 mi
Last recorded71,752 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF63 GRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 71,752 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 66,324 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to crack slightly

Fail 24 Jan 2025 66,324 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyres starting to crack slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2024 61,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3mm and wearing slightly inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 56,094 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 55,627 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 50,083 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 44,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 37,998 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 30,311 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 23,466 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 23,466 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 17,157 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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EF63 GRU is a 2013 Ford Focus in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EF63 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF63 GRU registered?

EF63 GRU is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 December 2013.

Is EF63 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF63 GRU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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