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AO63 DWA

2013 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,247 mi
Last recorded163,247 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 DWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 163,247 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play And Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 163,247 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play And Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 153,302 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 143,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 132,180 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 132,179 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 123,287 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 123,244 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 114,306 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 114,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 106,325 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 95,292 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 95,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2017 76,389 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres,wearing on inner edge.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 57,726 miles

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 DWA is a 2013 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DWA, 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 AO63 DWA registered?

AO63 DWA is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 November 2013.

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