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EJ13 LVB

2013 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,064 mi
Last recorded113,064 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 LVB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 113,064 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 113,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 107,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 93,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 93,164 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 87,734 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 78,619 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 56,591 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 56,590 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2019 40,945 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 31,227 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 29,435 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 27,264 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 LVB is a 2013 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ13 LVB registered?

EJ13 LVB is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is EJ13 LVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ13 LVB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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