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EJ13 TPU

2013 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,616 mi
Last recorded126,616 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 TPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 126,616 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 122,033 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2024 115,417 miles

Coolant leak from rad ()

T.P.S lamp on

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all worn on edge and Slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2024 115,413 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak from rad ()

T.P.S lamp on

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all worn on edge and Slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 107,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 107,678 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 101,922 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 101,992 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2020 87,539 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 87,539 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 65,153 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 49,103 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 49,103 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 29,225 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 29,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre at 3mm and sidewall cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2016 17,730 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 TPU is a 2013 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,999cc 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 TPU, 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 TPU registered?

EJ13 TPU is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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