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AE63 LHA

2013 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,803 mi
Last recorded181,803 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 LHA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 181,803 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 181,803 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 175,114 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 175,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 169,430 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 162,789 miles

engine oil low

Fail 19 Jan 2023 162,789 miles

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

engine oil low

Pass 17 Jan 2022 153,169 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 144,747 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 136,492 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 136,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 130,582 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 130,576 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 116,142 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 87,875 miles

exhaust rusty

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of somecomponants

Fail 5 Sep 2016 87,875 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rusty

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of somecomponants

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 LHA is a 2013 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LHA, 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

How do I check the history of AE63 LHA?

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What year was AE63 LHA registered?

AE63 LHA is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is AE63 LHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 LHA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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