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AE63 FMD

2013 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,491 mi
Last recorded111,491 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 FMD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 111,491 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 111,491 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 105,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 105,097 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 97,779 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded under plastic covering (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear intermediate brake pipe corroded under plastic covering (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 97,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded under plastic covering (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear intermediate brake pipe corroded under plastic covering (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 90,546 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 90,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 83,279 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 83,279 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped

Pass 1 Sep 2020 77,296 miles

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Numerous small cuts in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 72,074 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Both front tyres outer sidewalls damaged / scuffed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread unevenly worn / stepped on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Few small cuts in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides rear disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 72,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Two deep cuts in the tread down to the inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Both front tyres outer sidewalls damaged / scuffed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread unevenly worn / stepped on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Few small cuts in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides rear disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 64,163 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2017 59,122 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Fail 1 Sep 2017 59,122 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2016 53,572 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 53,572 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FMD is a 2013 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FMD, 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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AE63 FMD is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2013.

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