2013 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · BD13 AAV
2013 Ford Focus (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2013. Recorded mileage 101,919 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD13 AAV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2023
- 101,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
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BD13 AAV MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Ford Focus (BD13 AAV) between December 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
BD13 AAV Mileage History
- 02/12/2022101,875 mi
- 02/02/2023101,919 mi+44 mi
- 02/02/2023101,919 mi
Average of roughly 259 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Our Verdict
Proceed with caution and budget for reme
Given the vehicle's age and the nature of its MOT failures, a pre-purchase inspection by an independent garage is essential rather than optional. The two engine MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) entries are particularly worth investigating — on a 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol, this could point to issues with the ignition coil, fuel injector, turbocharger, or coolant system, all of which are known weak points on this engine. The exhaust emissions failures for both carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons could indicate a failing catalytic converter, lambda sensor problem, or worn spark plugs, and these repairs can easily run into four-figure territory on a car of this age. Negotiate the asking price downwards to reflect the cost of remedying the lighting defects (rear reflector missing, indicator discolouration, position lamp not working) and the rear brake disc wear, which has appeared on both the failed and passed tests. Ask the seller for any service history paperwork, invoices for recent work, and confirmation of when the cambelt (if applicable) was last changed — on a 2013 Focus with this mileage, major service items should have been addressed.
The 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine is one of the more economical Focus variants, typically returning 40-50 mpg in real-world mixed driving, though the heavier urban workload implied by the high mileage for its age may have reduced real-world efficiency. Road tax for a 2013 petrol Ford Focus sits in a relatively modest band, but insurance groups for the EcoBoost 1.0T can be middling, so check a comparison quote before committing. Typical annual maintenance on a Focus of this age and mileage includes brake discs and pads (the rear discs are already noted as worn), tyres, and the inevitable wear-and-tear items like wiper blades and bulbs. Budget-conscious owners should set aside at least £400-£600 per year for routine maintenance, with a further contingency for the potential catalytic converter or sensor replacement flagged by the emissions failures.
Start with a thorough visual check of all exterior lighting — the MOT history flags a missing rear reflector, discoloured direction indicators, an inoperative offside front position lamp, and an inoperative offside side repeater. Many of these are inexpensive fixes, but their accumulation suggests the car may have been neglected cosmetically. Under the bonnet, ask the seller to confirm whether the engine management light is currently illuminated; if it is, insist on a diagnostic scan (OBD2) and obtain the specific fault codes before purchase, as the MIL has now appeared in two consecutive MOT entries. Inspect the rear brake discs visually for scoring or pitting, and budget for replacement if the wear has progressed since the 2023 test. On a road test, listen for any hesitation, misfire, or unusual noises from the 1.0-litre EcoBoost — a known issue on early EcoBoost engines is coolant loss and turbo failure, so check the coolant level and look for signs of white residue around the engine bay. Finally, examine the underside for corrosion; the Ford Focus of this generation is not notorious for rot, but the high mileage and the damaged nearside front bumper noted in 2022 suggest a life of urban use where kerb damage is common.
This red 1.0-litre petrol Ford Focus was first registered in May 2013 and has covered 101,919 miles across 13 years — well above what the average Focus owner accumulates (around 6,869 miles annually). The MOT history shows a passed test on 2023-02-02 at 101,919 miles, but the same date also records a failed test with several concerning items, including an inoperative engine MIL, a faulty offside front position lamp, and a missing rear reflector. A previous failure in December 2022 listed excessive exhaust CO and HC emissions, another engine MIL issue, and multiple lighting defects. The aggregated Ford Focus pass rate of 79.1% means roughly one in five of these cars fails its MOT, and this particular example has already joined that statistic twice in quick succession.
The Ford Focus as a model records an MOT pass rate of 79.1% across more than a million examples analysed, which is broadly in line with the family hatchback segment average. The most common failure points across the model are tyres, headlamps, and corrosion.
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