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EJ13 HBC

2013 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,151 mi
Last recorded96,151 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 HBC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 96,151 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 92,181 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 87,629 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 81,550 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 81,548 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 75,711 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 75,704 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 67,802 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 67,795 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 55,606 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 41,284 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2019 41,284 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 35,780 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 29,600 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2016 23,798 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 HBC is a 2013 Ford Focus in White with a 998cc 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 HBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ13 HBC registered?

EJ13 HBC is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 May 2013.

Is EJ13 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ13 HBC 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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