2013 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · RV13 EFU
2013 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 97,501 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,501 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV13 EFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 97,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV13 EFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Ford Focus (RV13 EFU) between March 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RV13 EFU Mileage History
- 13/03/202389,559 mi
- 28/09/202494,273 mi+4,714 mi
- 28/09/202494,273 mi
- 07/10/202597,501 mi+3,228 mi
- 07/10/202597,501 mi
Average of roughly 3,089 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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