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AC56 WEC

2013 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,629 mi
Last recorded107,629 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC56 WEC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 107,629 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm also perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 107,481 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm also perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 98,741 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 98,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 90,979 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))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 90,977 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 82,733 miles

Nearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 74,159 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 65,908 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 54,478 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 45,796 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 45,796 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 38,074 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 29,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AC56 WEC is a 2013 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AC56 WEC, 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 AC56 WEC registered?

AC56 WEC is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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