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AE63 LFU

2013 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,019 mi
Last recorded121,019 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 LFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 121,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 111,387 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 111,387 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 100,307 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 83,014 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 71,440 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 71,440 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))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 70,575 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 70,575 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low pattern obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 65,978 miles

o/s/f tyre nailed

Pass 8 Sep 2016 56,753 miles

advise front wipers poor.....

advise n/s/f tyre close to 1.6mm

advise stone chip in windscreen..... zone b

undershileds and engine covers fitted.... obscuring some items...

Fail 8 Sep 2016 56,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front wipers poor.....

advise n/s/f tyre close to 1.6mm

advise stone chip in windscreen..... zone b

undershileds and engine covers fitted.... obscuring some 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 LFU is a 2013 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LFU, 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 LFU registered?

AE63 LFU is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2013.

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