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AF13 XBU

2013 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,925 mi
Last recorded126,925 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 XBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 126,925 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 117,812 miles

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 111,553 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 111,553 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 99,234 miles

Central Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2022 89,339 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 89,339 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 73,288 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 59,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm legal tread remaining and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 59,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm legal tread remaining and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 51,070 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 44,910 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 44,910 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 35,627 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 31,668 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 XBU is a 2013 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AF13 XBU, 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 XBU registered?

AF13 XBU is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2013.

Is AF13 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 XBU 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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