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DY63 TVO

2013 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,779 mi
Last recorded108,779 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 TVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 108,779 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 108,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 103,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2024 100,566 miles

possible coolant leak by alternator/front exhaust

Fail 24 Jun 2024 100,562 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

coolant tank empty

possible coolant leak by alternator/front exhaust

Pass 23 Jun 2023 97,328 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 93,825 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 93,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 88,628 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Joint Deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 88,628 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Poss LED Unit (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust Flexi Joint Deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 86,545 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 86,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 79,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 67,594 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 56,422 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 39,126 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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DY63 TVO is a 2013 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DY63 TVO, 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 DY63 TVO registered?

DY63 TVO is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2013.

Is DY63 TVO safe to buy?

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