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AE13 XLU

2013 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,626 mi
Last recorded74,626 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Fiesta51,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 XLU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 74,626 miles

Offside Front tyre worn very slightly on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 16 Dec 2024 68,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 64,043 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2023 59,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded os and ns slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 54,071 miles

Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 54,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 47,792 miles

Coil spring corroded os and ns rear slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 43,851 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 36,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 30,335 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 26,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 26,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 22,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 XLU is a 2013 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,242cc 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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

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

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