FORD FOCUS2013 · 1.6L Diesel

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 28 July 2025 with 174,055 miles. This result indicates an improving maintenance trend compared to previous years. While the car suffered failures in both 2023 and 2024, the subsequent passes with no recorded defects suggest that the previous owner addressed the necessary mechanical or structural issues to bring the vehicle back to a compliant standard for the current year. At 174,055 miles, this 2013 Focus has averaged approximately 13,389 miles per year, which sits above the national average for its age. The data shows consistent high-intensity usage, with 10,000 miles covered between July 2023 and August 2024, and another 10,000 miles recorded between August 2024 and July 2025. This rapid mileage accumulation places significant stress on the drivetrain, turbo, and suspension components, despite the lack of advisories in the two most recent tests. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-wear components that typically fail at this mileage. Given the history of failures, a thorough check of the control arm bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers is essential to ensure no play has developed. The high mileage also increases the risk of brake caliper corrosion and thinning of the exhaust system, which should be visually inspected for signs of advanced rust. Structural integrity of the chassis must be verified to confirm that the high usage has not led to accelerated fatigue or corrosion in the mounting points.