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EF63 LPV

2013 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,905 mi
Last recorded78,905 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF63 LPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 78,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Pass 30 Jan 2025 70,683 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 70,681 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2024 61,906 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 55,015 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 49,110 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 49,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 40,014 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 30,622 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 25,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 21,698 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 16,709 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 LPV is a 2013 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol 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 EF63 LPV, 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

How do I check the history of EF63 LPV?

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What year was EF63 LPV registered?

EF63 LPV is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is EF63 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF63 LPV 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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