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FORD FOCUS2013 · 1.0L Petrol

J26 PEM

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 102,355 miles recorded, this Black 2013 FORD FOCUS runs on Petrol with a 998cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is unpaid.

MOT
Valid
Expires 19/12/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2013
Engine
998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2013 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 5 December 2025 at 102,355 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT results. The vehicle shows no worsening faults, no recurring advisories, and no structural or mechanical concerns logged across the available history. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a thirteen-year-old car. The record shows 65,351 miles at the 20 December 2021 test, rising to 77,583 by 17 December 2022, 89,216 by 25 November 2023, 97,152 by 7 December 2024, and 102,355 by 5 December 2025. That equates to roughly 7,800 to 12,000 miles per year, with no abrupt accumulation or standing gaps. The DVSA data is sparse in faults but clean throughout, indicating consistent yearly testing and no deferred examinations. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clear MOT trail. The absence of advisories means the tester logged no worn suspension bushes, corroded subframes, cracked coil springs, or thin brake discs at each visit, yet items such as tyre sidewall condition and underbody rust can escape a clean pass if within limits. At 102,355 miles the drivetrain and clutch have seen typical use; a workshop should confirm gearbox oil condition and check for weeping rear axle seals. Previous owners kept the Focus to a disciplined test schedule with no failed exams or neglected consumables. The pattern implies basic upkeep was met rather than deferred. Given the age, inspect door sills and suspension mounting points for incipient corrosion not yet flagged, and verify the cambelt interval against Ford specification before purchase.

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✓ Valid MOT
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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Ford Focus (J26 PEM) from 2013 show a total of 5 MOT tests between December 2021 and December 2025.

With 5 passes and 0 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 100%. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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