Pulse Xf (2013)
2013 Pulse Xf
CarHunch analysed 139 real MOT records for the 2013 Pulse Xf. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 PULSE XF falls short of the UK average MOT pass rate, achieving only 70.2% compared to 80%, which signals below-average reliability. More concerning is that 27.3% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above acceptable—making this a model that demands careful pre-purchase inspection and full service history review.
These cars are running relatively low mileage for their age (median 7,300 miles), suggesting many are lightly used or kept as second vehicles, yet they still average 1.32 failures per test and 5.6 advisories, indicating inherent mechanical or wear issues rather than hard use. If you're considering one, insist on a pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic and budget for nearside fixes, as the median CarhunchScore of 50 reflects genuinely modest reliability prospects.
What to check before buying a 2013 Pulse Xf
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 27.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Pulse Xf vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Pulse Xf vehicles fall between 4,735 and 12,080 miles.
2013 Pulse Xf — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 16 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (22% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 Pulse Xf
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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17.8%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.7%
Rear reflector missing
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17%
Exhaust noisy
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16.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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15.8%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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15.7%
Drive chain slightly loose
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15.1%
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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