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AO13 TFV

2013 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,445 mi
Last recorded97,445 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 TFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 97,445 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 94,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 88,954 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 2x front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

o/s front brake slight bind

Fail 30 Apr 2024 88,951 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 2x front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

o/s front brake slight bind

Pass 27 Feb 2023 83,805 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall has irregular wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 80,172 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 77,194 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 74,793 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 61,992 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 11 Oct 2018 61,991 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Jul 2017 42,685 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 42,685 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 31,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak from header tank hose

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 TFV is a 2013 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TFV, 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 TFV registered?

AO13 TFV is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 May 2013.

Is AO13 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 TFV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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