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EJ13 HXU

2013 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,703 mi
Last recorded164,703 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 HXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 164,703 miles

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

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

n/s rear wing damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2025 164,703 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear wing damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2024 157,822 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 157,772 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 154,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 154,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 147,192 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 137,097 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2019 137,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 116,486 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 96,440 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 71,243 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 71,243 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 HXU is a 2013 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HXU, 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 HXU registered?

EJ13 HXU is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 June 2013.

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The MOT history for EJ13 HXU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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