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AE63 ZZL

2013 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,893 mi
Last recorded77,893 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 77,893 miles

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

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

Rear Both rear brake back plates corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 70,744 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses starting to get deteriorated

rear brake pipes nuts getting corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 67,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 67,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 62,580 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake discs starting to get deteriorated

Front subframe getting heavily corroded

Rear suspension getting corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2021 59,795 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 59,794 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 53,293 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2019 47,177 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 35,581 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 35,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 22,571 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 11,461 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Pass 24 Oct 2016 11,127 miles

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 ZZL is a 2013 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZZL, 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 ZZL registered?

AE63 ZZL is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2013.

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The MOT history for AE63 ZZL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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