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EJ13 HHL

2013 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,192 mi
Last recorded88,192 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 HHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 88,192 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 88,187 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2024 85,970 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 85,966 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2024 78,226 miles

Rear sealed rear back box exhaust outer sin and centre exhaust bracket worn

Fail 6 Mar 2024 78,226 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear sealed rear back box exhaust outer sin and centre exhaust bracket worn

Pass 10 Mar 2023 68,210 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 68,095 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 61,831 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 53,774 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 53,773 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 44,073 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 39,219 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 39,219 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 32,872 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 27,129 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 20,027 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 HHL is a 2013 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,596cc 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 HHL, 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 HHL is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2013.

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