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AO13 OAL

2013 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,852 mi
Last recorded112,852 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 OAL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 112,852 miles

Coolant leak From thermostat housing to cylinder head... ()

Oil leak, but not excessive From vacuum pump to cylinder head... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 107,677 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 97,982 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Apr 2023 97,982 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Apr 2022 89,348 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 89,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 78,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 78,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 71,428 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

covers and shields restricts view

Pass 26 Apr 2019 62,784 miles

both front tyres 0mm on inner edge

both front tyres down to 2mm

rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 26 Apr 2019 62,784 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres 0mm on inner edge

both front tyres down to 2mm

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 4 May 2018 52,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

boot load

brake pedal rubber wear

covers and shields restricts view

Pass 5 May 2017 43,471 miles

discs and pads getting low

Pass 4 May 2016 32,118 miles

Nearside Front tyre, outer wall cut in area and shoulder wear

Nearside Front tyre, outer wall cut in area and shoulder wear

Offside Front tyre, inner shoulder bald

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

brake discs visually scored etc

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread starting to feather in areas

small windscreen chips in areas

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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AO13 OAL is a 2013 Ford Focus in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO13 OAL, 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 AO13 OAL registered?

AO13 OAL is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 May 2013.

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