2013 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · AP13 KWO

The 2013 Ford Focus presents a stable and largely positive roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 10 September 2025 at 67,250 miles resulting in a pass. The sole advisory noted front brake discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened, indicating the braking surfaces are approaching the threshold for replacement rather than presenting an immediate failure risk. Comparing this to the clean pass recorded on 17 September 2024 at 62,351 miles, the maintenance trend is broadly stable, with no escalation in defect severity. The vehicle has not failed an MOT within the supplied record, and the pattern of advisories suggests a car that has been kept in reasonable mechanical order rather than neglected. The mileage accumulation tells a consistent story of light use. Between 21 September 2021 at 41,627 miles and 10 September 2025 at 67,250 miles, the car covered 25,623 miles across four years, averaging roughly 6,400 miles annually. The annualised figure across the full thirteen-year lifespan sits at approximately 5,173 miles per year, well below the UK average. There are no anomalous gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings between consecutive tests, and the mileage progression aligns with the test dates in a predictable manner. This suggests regular, steady use rather than prolonged periods of dormancy, which reduces concerns about deterioration from standing such as perished rubber components or corroded brake surfaces from disuse. The recurring theme across the MOT history is tyre wear, specifically on the nearside front and nearside rear positions. On 12 September 2022 at 52,958 miles, three tyres were flagged as worn close to the legal limit, and a nail was found in the nearside front tyre. The same two positions appeared again on 7 September 2023 at 58,804 miles. This pattern of uneven wear, concentrated on the nearside, points toward possible wheel alignment drift or suspension geometry issues rather than simple neglect. A prospective buyer should have the front and rear suspension geometry checked professionally, paying attention to tracking, camber settings, and the condition of suspension bushes and track rod ends. Tyre replacement history should also be verified, as repeated advisories suggest the owner may have deferred replacements beyond the point of advisories becoming failures. The front brake disc advisory recorded in September 2025 warrants a physical inspection of the braking system. Pitting and scoring on the disc surfaces can accelerate pad wear and reduce braking efficiency, particularly under heavy or sustained braking. A buyer should check the thickness of the front discs and pads, inspect for any lipping at the disc edges, and assess whether the braking system has been serviced recently. Given the low mileage and otherwise clean record, this is likely a consumable wear item rather than a symptom of deeper mechanical neglect, but it should be budgeted for as an imminent maintenance requirement.