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EJ13 DNV

2013 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

189,787 mi
Last recorded189,787 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 DNV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 189,787 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 189,756 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front brake pads are getting very LOW

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 170,439 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 170,439 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2023 168,569 miles

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

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))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 168,569 miles

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

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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 152,007 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 150,018 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 140,023 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 137,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2019 137,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 126,044 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 115,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2018 113,403 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 99,986 miles

n/s rear tyre slite out off shape

Fail 13 Jun 2018 99,986 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

n/s rear tyre slite out off shape

Pass 16 Jan 2018 88,433 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 86,624 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 86,624 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 72,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 58,961 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,571 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 58,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 DNV is a 2013 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 DNV, 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 DNV registered?

EJ13 DNV is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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