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EJ13 LHC

2013 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,533 mi
Last recorded119,533 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 LHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 119,533 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

underside corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2026 119,533 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

underside corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2025 110,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 110,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 102,028 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 94,449 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 86,977 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Fail 19 May 2022 86,977 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs pitted

Pass 10 May 2021 79,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 77,166 miles

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 22 May 2020 77,166 miles

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

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

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

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 15 May 2019 71,368 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield's insecure

Pass 21 May 2018 63,820 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 56,950 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 44,962 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LHC is a 2013 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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