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AE63 XRK

2013 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,432 mi
Last recorded143,432 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Fiesta51,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 XRK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 143,432 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 143,418 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 136,831 miles

offside front antiroll bar link worn/knocking

offside front suspension arm (wishbone) - slight play in ball joint

Fail 20 Jan 2025 136,831 miles

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

brake fluid low

front brake discs (inside face) becoming lipped/scored

offside front antiroll bar link worn/knocking

offside front suspension arm (wishbone) - slight play in ball joint

Pass 24 Jan 2024 127,995 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 127,929 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn rear axle - both bushes worn/split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 117,472 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 108,612 miles

Rear tyres crackingin tread

Fail 13 Oct 2021 108,612 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear tyres crackingin tread

Pass 2 Nov 2020 102,711 miles

Rear both cracking in tread

Pass 11 Sep 2019 93,256 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 93,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 80,196 miles

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

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

offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2017 65,122 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 49,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked.

Offside Rear Tyre cracked.

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 49,338 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked.

Offside Rear Tyre cracked.

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

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AE63 XRK is a 2013 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,921 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 Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE63 XRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 13 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AE63 XRK is a 2013 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 September 2013.

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