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EJ13 HCP

2013 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,306 mi
Last recorded105,306 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 HCP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 105,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 101,610 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 101,610 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 99,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 93,878 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 88,204 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 88,204 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 79,403 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 79,324 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 66,349 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some items of test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror

Pass 7 Feb 2020 55,589 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 43,301 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 32,410 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 32,409 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 25,015 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 19,685 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 HCP is a 2013 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HCP, 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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EJ13 HCP is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2013.

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