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AE13 ULC

2013 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,561 mi
Last recorded105,561 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 105,561 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 105,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 98,448 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 91,186 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 84,749 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 84,749 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 78,831 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 78,831 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 71,764 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,791 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 56,500 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 48,107 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 48,107 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 42,518 miles

both rear tyres worn out of shape and uneven

hand brake lever damaged around release button but working ok at time of test

remove item from drivers view

Pass 14 Apr 2016 36,001 miles

n/s rear child seat fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2016 36,001 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread area on one mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear child seat fitted

police may issue penalties if vehicle used on public highway without tyre replacement

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 ULC is a 2013 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 ULC, 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 AE13 ULC registered?

AE13 ULC is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2013.

Is AE13 ULC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 ULC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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