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AE51 AMY

2013 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,125 mi
Last recorded105,125 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 AMY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 105,125 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre heat shield loose

Pass 3 Jan 2025 99,479 miles

All exhaust heatshields insecure

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 99,479 miles

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

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

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

All exhaust heatshields insecure

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 95,951 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 85,241 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 75,316 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 75,316 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 67,586 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 60,552 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax disc holder ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to 2mm marker (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 60,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax disc holder ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to 2mm marker (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 51,738 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Nov 2018 51,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Nov 2017 42,098 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 31,644 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front, slightly worn (3.5.1i)

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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AE51 AMY is a 2013 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE51 AMY, 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 AE51 AMY registered?

AE51 AMY is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 December 2013.

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