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EJ13 OBT

2013 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,830 mi
Last recorded94,830 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 OBT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 94,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 94,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut and inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 88,642 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 88,642 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 81,395 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges+cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 76,813 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges+cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 69,399 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing - aged 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 63,391 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 63,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 55,146 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 49,356 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 44,114 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 40,241 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 OBT is a 2013 Ford Focus in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBT, 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 OBT registered?

EJ13 OBT is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2013.

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The MOT history for EJ13 OBT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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