2013 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · OE63 AEB

The 2013 Ford Focus presents a currently roadworthy status, with the most recent DVSA test on 8 August 2025 at 156,223 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the available history is stable, showing consecutive passes from the 9 September 2023 test at 142,287 miles through to 2024 and 2025, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged. A single anomaly appears on 22 September 2022, where the vehicle first failed at 138,444 miles then passed later that same day at 138,448 miles, both entries noting no defects; this indicates a transient administrative or minor rectification event rather than an ongoing fault. Mileage stands at 156,223 against a 13-year lifespan, equating to roughly 12,017 miles per year and placing this example in the high-use bracket for its age. The recorded tests show a tapering of annual accumulation: from the 22 September 2022 pass at 138,448 miles to the 9 August 2023 test at 142,287 miles the car covered only 3,839 miles, then 6,747 miles to the 6 August 2024 examination, and 7,189 miles to the 2025 test. Prior to 2022 the implied rate was higher, suggesting earlier heavy commuting that later eased. Testing cadence remains disciplined, with no lapsed certificates or prolonged dormancy. Prospective buyers should still commission a physical inspection of wear-prone components given the six-figure mileage, despite the clean MOT ledger. The tester recorded no corrosion, suspension bush degradation, brake disc scoring or exhaust emission breaches, yet at 156,223 miles the original dampers, coil springs and binding calipers may be approaching service limits. We recommend scrutinising subframe structural integrity for rust, checking tyre tread depth and wiper condition as consumables, and verifying gearbox and drivetrain noise on a road test. The absence of historical advisories implies previous owners addressed issues pre-test, but does not guarantee component longevity beyond the next 12 months.