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AE13 XDU

2013 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,625 mi
Last recorded132,625 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 XDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 132,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads low nsf 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsr and osr (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr and osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 130,268 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 130,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 127,689 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 127,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3mm tread cut in centre cutting in on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tyre cutting in on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 115,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 115,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 95,239 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 77,202 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 76,748 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 53,655 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 38,890 miles

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

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)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 38,890 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 31,643 miles

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

Offside Front tyre warn inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 23,844 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 XDU is a 2013 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XDU, 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 XDU registered?

AE13 XDU is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 April 2013.

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