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2013 FORD FOCUS1.6L Petrol

LJ63 ACV

FORD FOCUS (2013, Petrol, 1596cc) — mileage recorded at 65,294. MOT status: valid. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2013
Engine
1596cc
Mechanical Assessment
The 2013 Ford Focus presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a clean pass at the most recent test on 29 September 2025 at 65,294 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. Prior tests show the same clean outcome across 2023 and 2024, with the only blemish being a failed entry on 11 October 2024 at 56,852 miles that carried no recorded defects, immediately followed by a pass on the same day at identical mileage. This pattern indicates the vehicle has not accumulated any advisories or mechanical faults across the last three examination cycles. Mileage stands at 65,294 against a 13-year lifespan, equating to roughly 5,023 miles per year and confirming light use for the age. The record moves from 40,440 miles on 25 October 2022 to 48,631 on 9 October 2023, then 56,852 on 11 October 2024, and 65,294 on 29 September 2025, showing steady annual accumulation near 8,000 miles with no dormant gaps or sudden surges. Sparse but consistent entries and zero advisories suggest the previous keeper maintained basic statutory testing without neglect, though the brief failed-then-passed same-day event in October 2024 implies a minor administrative or presentation issue rather than deferred wear. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and subframe corrosion given the low annual mileage may have allowed moisture-related structural degradation during standing periods. The absence of recorded advisories means no recurring consumable or mechanical trends require targeted follow-up, but tyre sidewall condition and binding calipers warrant physical checks absent from the paper trail. Given the clean DVSA history and stable test outcomes, the vehicle shows no evidence of worsening faults or skipped upkeep across the supplied record. Pre-purchase examination should focus on latent rust and rubber perishing from low-use storage rather than worn drivetrain components.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
Mechanic's Historical Review
The 2013 Ford Focus presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a clean pass at the most recent test on 29 September 2025 at 65,294 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. Prior tests show the same clean outcome across 2023 and 2024, with the only blemish being a failed entry on 11 October 2024 at 56,852 miles that carried no recorded defects, immediately followed by a pass on the same day at identical mileage. This pattern indicates the vehicle has not accumulated any advisories or mechanical faults across the last three examination cycles. Mileage stands at 65,294 against a 13-year lifespan, equating to roughly 5,023 miles per year and confirming light use for the age. The record moves from 40,440 miles on 25 October 2022 to 48,631 on 9 October 2023, then 56,852 on 11 October 2024, and 65,294 on 29 September 2025, showing steady annual accumulation near 8,000 miles with no dormant gaps or sudden surges. Sparse but consistent entries and zero advisories suggest the previous keeper maintained basic statutory testing without neglect, though the brief failed-then-passed same-day event in October 2024 implies a minor administrative or presentation issue rather than deferred wear. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and subframe corrosion given the low annual mileage may have allowed moisture-related structural degradation during standing periods. The absence of recorded advisories means no recurring consumable or mechanical trends require targeted follow-up, but tyre sidewall condition and binding calipers warrant physical checks absent from the paper trail. Given the clean DVSA history and stable test outcomes, the vehicle shows no evidence of worsening faults or skipped upkeep across the supplied record. Pre-purchase examination should focus on latent rust and rubber perishing from low-use storage rather than worn drivetrain components.
MOT Test History Overview

This 2013 Ford Focus (LJ63 ACV) has a recorded MOT history spanning from October 2022 to September 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Ford has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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