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EJ13 ELV

2013 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,837 mi
Last recorded63,837 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 ELV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 63,837 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 63,837 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 60,399 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 58,241 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 55,848 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 50,050 miles

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Fail 14 Dec 2021 50,050 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 3 Dec 2020 43,527 miles

both sides front door seals adrift

front brake pads visually checked poss low

nearside front tyre on tread bars and worn on outer edge

offside front tyre close to tread bars

Pass 4 Dec 2019 37,804 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

Pass 6 Dec 2018 32,044 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 25,979 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 25,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 24,639 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 17,563 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 17,563 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 ELV is a 2013 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ELV, 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 ELV registered?

EJ13 ELV is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2013.

Is EJ13 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ13 ELV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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