2013 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · AF13 CEO

The 2013 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 January 2026 at 72,212 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from November 2022 through November 2024 also passed clean. The only anomaly is a failed entry logged on 29 November 2022 at 61,894 miles carrying no recorded defects, immediately followed by a passing test on the same date at identical mileage, which points to an administrative or data-recording error at the test centre rather than a mechanical fault. Recorded mileage stands at 72,212 against an approximate 13-year age, averaging roughly 5,555 miles per year. This is low for the model and suggests either light commuting use or extended periods off the road. The annual increments are gentle: 61,894 miles in November 2022, 65,449 in November 2023, 67,851 in November 2024, and 72,212 by January 2026. No rapid accumulation or suspicious gaps appear in the sequence. The clean advisory history across all entries indicates the previous keeper addressed consumables before each test, though the sparse defect data limits deeper insight into component condition. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection before purchase. Low mileage combined with the 2022 duplicate-test anomaly means the DVSA record alone cannot confirm the true state of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or subframe corrosion. Standing time implied by the low annual use can accelerate perished rubber mounts and surface rust on structural members even when the car passes emissions and lighting checks. Given the absence of recorded advisories on tyres, exhaust, or braking systems, the Focus shows no evidence of deferred upkeep. The clean run from 2022 to 2026 supports a favourable view, but physical verification of underbody integrity and brake caliper freedom remains prudent on a vehicle of this age.