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AE63 LDA

2013 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,484 mi
Last recorded81,484 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 LDA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 81,484 miles

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

covers restricting inspection

Fail 4 Jun 2026 81,484 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

covers restricting inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2025 77,851 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 26 Aug 2025 77,848 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 29 Aug 2024 72,007 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 72,004 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 65,537 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 60,466 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 26 Aug 2022 60,465 miles

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

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Aug 2021 54,948 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover and under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2020 51,867 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 51,864 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 47,599 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 40,432 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 33,514 miles

light perishing on both front tyres

Fail 31 Aug 2017 33,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

light perishing on both front tyres

Pass 30 Aug 2016 26,892 miles

engine covers

under trays and sill covers fitted

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 LDA is a 2013 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LDA, 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 LDA registered?

AE63 LDA is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2013.

Is AE63 LDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 LDA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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