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AK63 GOP

2013 Ford Focus

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,849 mi
Last recorded171,849 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 GOP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 171,849 miles

Antifreeze low

Central Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Also foot break has moisture (1.1.21 (e) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil over filled at time of test

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under try fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Sep 2024 171,843 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Antifreeze low

Central Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Also foot break has moisture (1.1.21 (e) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil over filled at time of test

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under try fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2023 166,912 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts, Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2022 162,716 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 162,716 miles

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

Offside 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 155,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 139,287 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 126,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on both edges and worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on both edges and worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 110,545 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 95,581 miles

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

small chips in screen

Fail 12 Jul 2017 95,581 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small chips in screen

Pass 12 Dec 2016 82,761 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AK63 GOP is a 2013 Ford Focus in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AK63 GOP, 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 AK63 GOP registered?

AK63 GOP is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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