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AK13 SZU

2013 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,134 mi
Last recorded98,134 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 SZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 98,134 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 95,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 92,889 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 90,074 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 86,000 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 82,273 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 79,662 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 79,662 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 74,547 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 74,547 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 69,204 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 69,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 56,183 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 May 2017 56,182 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 44,497 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Lower under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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AK13 SZU is a 2013 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol 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 AK13 SZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK13 SZU registered?

AK13 SZU is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2013.

Is AK13 SZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 SZU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK13 SZU have outstanding finance?

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