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EJ13 HFV

2013 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,744 mi
Last recorded104,744 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 HFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 104,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tralier arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tralier arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 104,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215 50 17 91v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tralier arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tralier arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 101,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 101,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 97,765 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 95,360 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 91,582 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 91,582 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 84,500 miles

both front tyres showing signs of wear on edges

Fail 2 Jul 2021 84,500 miles

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

both front tyres showing signs of wear on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2020 70,829 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 70,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 56,393 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 45,502 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 45,502 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2017 30,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 20,652 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 HFV is a 2013 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HFV, 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 HFV registered?

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

Is EJ13 HFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ13 HFV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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