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AE13 XYD

2013 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,168 mi
Last recorded150,168 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 XYD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 150,168 miles

Central Front corroded

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 150,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre as marked on edge ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 141,008 miles

Front exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Jun 2024 130,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under load sounds to be from front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 130,422 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under load sounds to be from front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner faces worn thin and rusting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 117,426 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 117,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 103,874 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 103,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 92,673 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 92,660 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2020 84,348 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 74,024 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 74,024 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2018 60,626 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 48,805 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 48,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 35,482 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 XYD is a 2013 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XYD, 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 XYD registered?

AE13 XYD is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2013.

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