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AF13 XEY

2013 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

193,785 mi
Last recorded193,785 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 XEY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 193,785 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 193,785 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Service brake excessively binding near side rear (1.2.1 (f))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play near side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm off side front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2025 174,154 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play near side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 153,164 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near rear traying arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement of side front lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side rear traying arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 153,164 miles

Position lamp not working near side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak near front shock absorber strut (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near rear traying arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement of side front lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side rear traying arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 140,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front 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 trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 140,469 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 120,046 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 120,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 100,268 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 100,268 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 81,055 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 68,591 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2018 63,231 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 14 Oct 2017 43,401 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 25,559 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 21,073 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 XEY is a 2013 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 XEY, 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 AF13 XEY registered?

AF13 XEY is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 April 2013.

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