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EJ13 FSV

2013 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,841 mi
Last recorded121,841 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 FSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 121,841 miles

Central Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 115,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Fail 19 Oct 2024 114,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 105,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 96,620 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 96,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 89,171 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 78,804 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 78,804 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 73,290 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 40,221 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 38,119 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage (no cord showing )

Fail 18 Apr 2018 38,119 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage (no cord showing )

Pass 27 Apr 2017 32,187 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 24,577 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 FSV is a 2013 Ford Focus in Red 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 FSV, 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 FSV registered?

EJ13 FSV is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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