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AF63 TLU

2013 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,987 mi
Last recorded91,987 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 TLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 91,987 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2025 82,881 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 82,879 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 74,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm, and worn on inner edge. 215/50/r17. 95w. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm. 215/50/r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 16 Jun 2023 65,993 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 65,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 57,340 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 55,178 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 55,178 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 51,544 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 46,760 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 46,760 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 40,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 35,208 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 29,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

coolant level low

Fail 21 Nov 2016 29,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

coolant level low

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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AF63 TLU is a 2013 Ford Focus in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF63 TLU, 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 AF63 TLU registered?

AF63 TLU is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2013.

Is AF63 TLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF63 TLU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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