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AB56 BYB

2013 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,523 mi
Last recorded116,523 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB56 BYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 116,523 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 116,523 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 116,523 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 111,366 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 111,364 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 107,066 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 107,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2023 100,721 miles

exhaust hanger broken (system still secure

front brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 28 May 2022 94,346 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 28 May 2022 94,346 miles

front brake pads low

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

Pass 14 May 2021 85,378 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 73,238 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 60,085 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 60,076 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 43,004 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 20,932 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 May 2016 8,084 miles

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

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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AB56 BYB is a 2013 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc 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 AB56 BYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB56 BYB registered?

AB56 BYB is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 August 2013.

Is AB56 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB56 BYB 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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