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C8 AJX

2013 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,074 mi
Last recorded85,074 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 AJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 85,074 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 75,624 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 73,141 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 71,642 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 66,647 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 66,658 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 66,658 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2022 61,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 54,688 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Oct 2021 54,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40/19RSC (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2020 48,535 miles

Emissions to low to read

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and wearing on inner section (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 39,065 miles

front brake pads worn? /wearing.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 61,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner constant velocity boot slightly damaged.

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 32,797 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 32,797 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2018 58,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 25,872 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 56,263 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 20,166 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 48,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 48,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working shorting out (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,678 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 39,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,712 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 31,698 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Apr 2011 25,825 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 19,918 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2009 14,511 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

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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C8 AJX is a 2013 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C8 AJX, 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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C8 AJX is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2013.

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