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AE63 OVC

2013 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,497 mi
Last recorded75,497 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 OVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 75,497 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 62,638 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 62,635 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all tyres cracked /perished

Pass 22 Oct 2024 62,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 61,795 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 58,736 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 55,417 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 55,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative mechanical arm broken on lever (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 53,174 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 53,174 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 4 Oct 2019 46,438 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 34,972 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 28,668 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 21,706 miles

offside front wheel arch liner insecure and front spoiler damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2016 21,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front wheel arch liner insecure and front spoiler damaged

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 OVC is a 2013 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OVC, 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 OVC?

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What year was AE63 OVC registered?

AE63 OVC is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 October 2013.

Is AE63 OVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 OVC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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