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A24 BST

2013 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,794 mi
Last recorded120,794 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 BST
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 120,794 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 108,240 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 108,236 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 96,900 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 96,900 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 May 2023 88,562 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 88,561 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested break binding (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill cover fitted both sides

under trays fitted under body

Pass 27 Oct 2022 84,407 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 84,407 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 70,051 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 55,414 miles

Offside Front wing mirror glass broken

Pass 16 Apr 2019 54,997 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 54,997 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 44,590 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 44,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 32,189 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 28,374 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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A24 BST is a 2013 Ford Focus in Grey with a 998cc petrol 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 A24 BST, 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 A24 BST registered?

A24 BST is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2013.

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