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AF13 BYH

2013 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,286 mi
Last recorded101,286 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 BYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 101,286 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 92,763 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 92,763 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 84,948 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 84,948 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 76,189 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 76,094 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 65,517 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 44,831 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 28,958 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 24,481 miles

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of adult seat belt.

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge unevenly

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components

nearside front tyre has puncture repair close to inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2018 24,414 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of adult seat belt.

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge unevenly

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside front tyre has puncture repair close to inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2017 13,876 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 10,439 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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AF13 BYH is a 2013 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF13 BYH, 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

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What year was AF13 BYH registered?

AF13 BYH is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2013.

Is AF13 BYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 BYH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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