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AE63 BCU

2013 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,868 mi
Last recorded91,868 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 BCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 91,868 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 91,833 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 89,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge and perishing /cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight signs of perishing/cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 84,741 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 84,741 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 80,534 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 77,012 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 72,370 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 64,866 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 54,472 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 54,472 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to the cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 40,499 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 40,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 28,729 miles

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)

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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AE63 BCU is a 2013 Ford Focus in Black 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 AE63 BCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE63 BCU registered?

AE63 BCU is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is AE63 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 BCU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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