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EJ13 DLK

2013 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,661 mi
Last recorded140,661 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 DLK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 140,661 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 125,935 miles

rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 4 Jan 2024 114,310 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 102,194 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 99,735 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 99,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Engine under tray damaged

Front Washer jet aim not checked due to no fluid

Front Wiper blades not checked for clearing drivers view due to no fluid

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Number plate lamp dim

Pass 24 Nov 2020 99,039 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 99,039 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 93,216 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 86,687 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 78,553 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 28 Feb 2017 71,834 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 63,630 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 63,630 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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EJ13 DLK is a 2013 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ13 DLK, 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 EJ13 DLK registered?

EJ13 DLK is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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The MOT history for EJ13 DLK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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