FORD FOCUS2013 · 1.6L DIESEL

The 2013 Ford Focus presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 16 September 2025 at 41,135 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean sheet is significant because it follows a failure just seven days earlier on 9 September 2025 at 41,119 miles, where the tester flagged a fractured or broken offside front coil spring under item 5.3.1 (b) (i). The fact that this critical suspension defect was identified and rectified within a single week suggests the previous owner addressed the fault promptly rather than allowing it to persist. The vehicle has now been returned to a fully roadworthy state, and no outstanding advisories or failures remain on record. The mileage profile tells a consistent story of very light use. Across thirteen years the car has covered just 41,135 miles, averaging roughly 3,164 miles per year. The annual test records confirm this pattern: 33,867 miles in September 2022, 36,445 in September 2023, 38,936 in September 2024, and 41,135 in September 2025. That is a steady accumulation of approximately 2,500 to 2,600 miles per year with no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps. The mileage progression is entirely coherent and raises no concern about odometer tampering. Low annual use does, however, mean the vehicle may have spent extended periods stationary, which can cause tyre perishing, brake surface corrosion, and deterioration of rubber bushes and seals. The 2024 test on 3 September at 38,936 miles is the most revealing entry for a prospective buyer. The tester noted worn brake disc inner faces on both fronts, an offside rear tyre that was perished, cracked, cut, and over ten years old, and a nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm on the edge. These findings point to a period where basic consumable upkeep was deferred. Tyre age and uneven wear suggest the rubber had been on the car well beyond its safe service life, and the brake disc wear indicates the fronts were operating at or near minimum thickness. A buyer should inspect the current tyre dates, tread depths, and sidewall condition carefully, and examine the front brake discs and pads for remaining life. The rear brake setup should also be checked for binding or uneven wear given the asymmetric tyre degradation flagged in 2024. The fractured coil spring from the September 2025 failure is the most serious defect on record. A broken spring compromises ride height, handling geometry, and can cause sudden unpredictable behaviour under load or cornering. Although it was repaired before the retest, a buyer should have the front suspension inspected for any collateral damage, including worn drop links, deteriorated top mount bearings, and uneven tyre wear that may have resulted from the spring failure. The subframe and suspension mounting points should also be examined for corrosion, particularly given the vehicle's age and the possibility of long stationary periods. Overall, the MOT record shows a car that has been lightly used and is now in good order, but the 2024 and 2025 entries confirm that deferred maintenance did occur and a thorough in-person inspection of the suspension, brakes, and tyres remains essential before purchase.