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AJ13 SBO

2013 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,935 mi
Last recorded114,935 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 SBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 114,935 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 101,142 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces of brake discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

Fail 7 Aug 2023 101,142 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces of brake discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

Pass 24 Aug 2022 90,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 80,223 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 80,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 95w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 95w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2020 74,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm (215/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm (215/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 63,917 miles

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

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2018 43,782 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge two front tyres worn down to 1.6MM ONLY JUST PASSABLE. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge two rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 23,900 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 23,900 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Tank vent (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 14,962 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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AJ13 SBO is a 2013 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ13 SBO, 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 AJ13 SBO registered?

AJ13 SBO is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 August 2013.

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