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EJ13 OPB

2013 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,516 mi
Last recorded90,516 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 OPB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 90,516 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front front fog lamp missing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 83,063 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 83,061 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 78,171 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under tray & sills covers fitted time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2023 73,040 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 65,449 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 58,914 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 52,937 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 47,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 41,194 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn [both] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 33,210 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 33,210 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 23,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OPB is a 2013 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc 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 OPB, 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 OPB is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 June 2013.

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