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AE13 RDU

2013 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,323 mi
Last recorded101,323 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 RDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 101,323 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 101,323 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 94,267 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 87,153 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 82,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine x under covers fitted / signs of water leak on water pump / slight mist on n/s/r shock

Fail 9 Mar 2022 82,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/50?17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine x under covers fitted / signs of water leak on water pump / slight mist on n/s/r shock

Pass 5 Mar 2021 76,544 miles

engine x under covers fitted / front tyres 3mm / front discs pitting / slight weap on n/s/r shock

Fail 5 Mar 2021 76,544 miles

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

engine x under covers fitted / front tyres 3mm / front discs pitting / slight weap on n/s/r shock

Pass 10 Mar 2020 73,442 miles

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

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

slight weap on n/s/r shock / slight pitting on front discs

Fail 10 Mar 2020 73,442 miles

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

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

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

slight weap on n/s/r shock / slight pitting on front discs

Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,635 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 54,111 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,946 miles

engine cover fitted and under body trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 34,147 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 RDU is a 2013 Ford Focus in Grey with a 998cc petrol 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 AE13 RDU, 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 RDU is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2013.

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