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AE13 UGW

2013 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,644 mi
Last recorded118,644 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 UGW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 118,644 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2025 116,597 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 114,649 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 114,649 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 113,893 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres both Front and Rear 215/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 113,893 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres both Front and Rear 215/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 112,528 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 108,758 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 108,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 104,721 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 96,197 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 96,197 miles

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

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

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

wheel alignment

Pass 19 Feb 2018 89,871 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 81,186 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 70,759 miles

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

under tray fitted obscuring view to some steering and suspension components

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 UGW is a 2013 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UGW, 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 UGW registered?

AE13 UGW is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is AE13 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 UGW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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