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AE63 BDF

2013 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,289 mi
Last recorded77,289 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 BDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 77,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 77,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 75,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 66,369 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 66,367 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 57,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low/tread perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low/tread perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 57,902 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low/tread perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer tread low/tread perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 47,631 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 43,630 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 35,454 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 28,534 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 20,693 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 16,227 miles

undershields fitted obscuring some test items

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 BDF is a 2013 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BDF, 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 AE63 BDF registered?

AE63 BDF is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is AE63 BDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 BDF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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