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AE13 XEL

2013 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,793 mi
Last recorded125,793 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Fiesta51,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 XEL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 125,793 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 120,164 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 117,232 miles

Exhaust. Flexy movement. And slight blow

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 112,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres 2.5+3mm

Pass 2 Apr 2022 107,845 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 99,830 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 99,830 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 94,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 94,373 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 82,367 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 61,322 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 36,482 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 16,438 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AE13 XEL is a 2013 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,921 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE13 XEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 13 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE13 XEL registered?

AE13 XEL is a 2013 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is AE13 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 XEL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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