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EJ13 HCX

2013 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,232 mi
Last recorded74,232 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 HCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 74,232 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 74,232 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 67,654 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 60,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower 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 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 57,787 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 57,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 55,908 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 55,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 52,152 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 48,487 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 48,487 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 41,818 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 41,761 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2018 34,812 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 34,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2017 28,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 May 2017 28,730 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 May 2016 20,140 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

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 HCX is a 2013 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel 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 HCX, 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 HCX registered?

EJ13 HCX is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2013.

Is EJ13 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ13 HCX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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