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EJ13 FHU

2013 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,056 mi
Last recorded137,056 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 FHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 137,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 123,982 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 116,938 miles

Offside rear reflector cracked

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 108,701 miles

Coolant leak ()

Covers fitted

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

OSF door frame rubber sill hanging down

OSR reflector slightly damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2022 108,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Covers fitted

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

OSF door frame rubber sill hanging down

OSR reflector slightly damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2021 104,524 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone mount (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 104,524 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone mount (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 95,411 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 95,411 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 76,620 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 63,486 miles

Rear Both rear tyres wearing low and slightly out of shape

Rear rear brakes close to out of balance, recommend they are checked

Pass 18 Jun 2016 31,161 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 FHU 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 75%.

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 FHU, 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 FHU registered?

EJ13 FHU is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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