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AO63 EFU

2013 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,269 mi
Last recorded105,269 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 EFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 105,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and Outer Side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 105,269 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and Outer Side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 97,553 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 94,874 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust Back Box Heat Shield Loose.

Fail 8 Aug 2024 94,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust Back Box Heat Shield Loose.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 89,094 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Heatshiled loose

Fail 17 Aug 2023 89,094 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Heatshiled loose

Pass 9 Aug 2022 73,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly

Fail 9 Aug 2022 73,575 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly

Pass 20 Aug 2021 63,570 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 20 Aug 2021 63,570 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flexi (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flexi (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Aug 2020 59,177 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 59,171 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 50,259 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 41,898 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jul 2018 41,896 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 29,218 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 26,778 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 EFU is a 2013 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EFU, 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 EFU registered?

AO63 EFU is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 November 2013.

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