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AJ63 LRU

2013 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,526 mi
Last recorded75,526 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ63 LRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 75,526 miles

Mileage discrepancy. Mileage was incorrectly entered as 85526 at time of original test dated 11th of August 2026. Correct and true mileage is 75526.

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Accident damage or paint on lens but not affecting beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Small parts missing from ends of blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Tread area

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Small parts missing from ends of blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 85,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Accident damage or paint on lens but not affecting beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Small parts missing from ends of blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Tread area

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Small parts missing from ends of blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 71,134 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 71,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 64,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 61,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 57,023 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 53,613 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 53,606 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 50,274 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 47,720 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 47,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 44,378 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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AJ63 LRU is a 2013 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ63 LRU, 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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AJ63 LRU is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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