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519 BMU

2013 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,670 mi
Last recorded129,670 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration519 BMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 129,670 miles

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))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 123,531 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS AND BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

Pass 1 Feb 2024 119,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 119,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 114,667 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

Fail 30 Jan 2023 114,665 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE ON LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

Pass 18 Jan 2022 108,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 102,954 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR AREA ()

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTON OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

Pass 30 Jan 2020 94,138 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 94,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 85,782 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 85,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 69,368 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 54,048 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 54,048 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 43,749 miles

Front Front brake pads low

Fail 14 Jan 2016 43,749 miles

Front Front brake pads low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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519 BMU is a 2013 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 519 BMU, 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 519 BMU registered?

519 BMU is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 January 2013.

Is 519 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 519 BMU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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