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AE13 RCY

2013 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,480 mi
Last recorded91,480 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 RCY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 91,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 91,345 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 87,661 miles

Side repeater light intensity reduced Offside 4.4.3 (a)

Pass 2 Mar 2024 84,092 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 79,092 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Two (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 79,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Two (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 74,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 69,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre on 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 27 Feb 2021 69,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre on 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2020 65,289 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 65,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 59,676 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on rear view mirror ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 54,500 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 45,875 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 4,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre o 3 mm

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 36,556 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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AE13 RCY is a 2013 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AE13 RCY, 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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AE13 RCY is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2013.

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