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AE13 OBT

2013 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,256 mi
Last recorded90,256 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 OBT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 90,256 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 84,843 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 79,141 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 73,419 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 67,715 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 67,714 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 62,130 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 May 2021 62,130 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 58,008 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 49,886 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 42,794 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 34,721 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres wearing unevenly inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 27,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 27,677 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (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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AE13 OBT is a 2013 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE13 OBT, 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 AE13 OBT registered?

AE13 OBT is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is AE13 OBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 OBT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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