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EJ13 RJO

2013 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,493 mi
Last recorded96,493 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 RJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 96,493 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 90,587 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 90,578 miles

Central Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 82,341 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 76,264 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 72,029 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 72,029 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 64,514 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 64,514 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 57,084 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 57,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2019 49,613 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 42,287 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 30,967 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 22,847 miles

Rear both rear tyres have nails in

Fail 11 Jun 2016 22,847 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear both rear tyres have nails in

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 RJO is a 2013 Ford Focus in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RJO, 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 RJO registered?

EJ13 RJO is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2013.

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