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AO13 UEL

2013 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,882 mi
Last recorded66,882 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 UEL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 66,882 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 66,882 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 60,676 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 56,311 miles

Nearside Rear damage to car

undertray fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2023 56,311 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear damage to car

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2022 51,932 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 51,932 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 46,410 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 41,549 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 30,739 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 29,519 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 26,524 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 19,566 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 UEL is a 2013 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc 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 UEL, 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 AO13 UEL registered?

AO13 UEL is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is AO13 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 UEL 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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