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AO63 BYS

2013 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,725 mi
Last recorded93,725 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 BYS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 93,725 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 88,109 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 80,375 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 75,816 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 75,816 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 65,535 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 58,260 miles

emissions close to limits borderline

Fail 24 Mar 2021 58,257 miles

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

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

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

emissions close to limits borderline

Fail 23 Mar 2021 58,252 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edgewear/ age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 52,733 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 52,715 miles

Central Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 42,468 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 34,848 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 28,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/50x17 (4.1.E.1)

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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AO63 BYS is a 2013 Ford Focus in Blue 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 AO63 BYS, 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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AO63 BYS is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2013.

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