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AJ62 OTZ

2013 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,169 mi
Last recorded99,169 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 OTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 99,169 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides have slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 99,169 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides have slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 98,587 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 92,626 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Mar 2024 92,626 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 86,259 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 80,585 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 80,585 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 70,743 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 63,305 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2019 51,488 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 41,648 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 41,647 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/F - 215 50 17 95W (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/F - 215 50 17 95W (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/R TYRE BECOMING UNEVENLY WORN ON INNER EDGE - 215 50 17 95W

O/S/R TYRE BECOMING UNEVENLY WORN ON INNER EDGE - 215 50 17 95W

Pass 7 Feb 2017 31,105 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 23,847 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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AJ62 OTZ is a 2013 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc 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 AJ62 OTZ, 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 AJ62 OTZ registered?

AJ62 OTZ is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2013.

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