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2013 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · C13 BDC

C13 BDC

2013 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 150,209 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2013 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
150,209 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18 Jul 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2013
Engine
1560cc
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C13 BDC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
  • 150,209 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)

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C13 BDC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Nov 2026, 08:50
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Ford Focus (C13 BDC) between July 2024 and July 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 July 2026 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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: “Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.

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C13 BDC Mileage History

  1. 20/07/2024136,961 mi
  2. 04/07/2025143,680 mi+6,719 mi
  3. 04/07/2025143,680 mi
  4. 15/07/2026150,172 mi+6,492 mi
  5. 17/07/2026150,209 mi+37 mi

Average of roughly 6,656 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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2013 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Previous plates for this vehicle

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YG13OHK
15/04/2026

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