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EJ13 EPX

2013 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,093 mi
Last recorded100,093 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 EPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 100,093 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 97,081 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 93,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall starting to split,tread peeling off and nail in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 93,257 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens damaged. (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated big clip loose and joint losing grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall starting to split,tread peeling off and nail in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 89,185 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small grease leek (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

coolant below min

Pass 20 Jun 2022 86,892 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 86,862 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))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated losing grease,needs a new clip. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 84,588 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 84,542 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 82,486 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 82,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 76,068 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 76,068 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working drivers washer (3.5 (a))

Front both front side lights not working

Pass 2 Jul 2018 70,850 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2018 70,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 59,464 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 59,464 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 38,204 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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EJ13 EPX is a 2013 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EPX, 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 EPX registered?

EJ13 EPX is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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