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A26 AHX

2013 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,466 mi
Last recorded62,466 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 AHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 62,466 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 52,982 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 48,670 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 48,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 46,278 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 46,278 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 43,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and has had new pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and had new pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear advise rear off the car corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2022 43,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and has had new pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and had new pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear advise rear off the car corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 41,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 38,153 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 34,830 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2017 32,784 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side rear tyre wall perished

sill covers / under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Jul 2016 24,072 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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A26 AHX is a 2013 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A26 AHX, 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 A26 AHX registered?

A26 AHX is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 August 2013.

Is A26 AHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 AHX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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