2013 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · AU63 VAA

A strikingly clean MOT record defines this 2013 Ford Focus, with the most recent test on 15 April 2025 returning a pass and zero advisories or defects recorded. Across the documented testing history there is a single failure dated 17 April 2024, but notably it carries no recorded defect entries, suggesting an administrative or refusal-related outcome such as documentation being unavailable at the time, rather than a genuine mechanical non-compliance. The subsequent retest just six days later on 23 April 2024 passed without a single advisory being raised, and this clean status has been maintained through the 2025 examination. The pattern indicates a vehicle with a very tidy structural and roadworthiness profile, with no historical advisories relating to corrosion, suspension wear, brake component degradation, or exhaust integrity recorded in the DVSA file. At thirteen years of age, 26,997 miles equates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 2,077 miles, which is substantially below the typical usage rate for a vehicle of this era and class. While low annual mileage reduces wear on major drivetrain and engine components, it also raises legitimate concerns about prolonged standing periods, potentially allowing rubber components, seals, brake discs and flexible pipework to deteriorate through disuse rather than wear. The gap between the 2013 registration and the first recorded MOT in this history, 2022, implies the vehicle may have either been off the road for a considerable period prior to its 2022 test or simply not subject to MOT requirement before then. Given the very light mileage between the 2022 and 2025 tests, the car has clearly seen only modest use in recent years, which warrants careful physical inspection rather than reassurance from odometer figures alone. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means there is no component-specific MOT history to investigate, but the low-mileage profile of this particular Focus demands hands-on verification of items that degrade with age rather than mileage. On a test drive, pay close attention to the operation of the brake pedal, looking for a low, soft feel or excessive travel that may indicate seized caliper pistons or corroded brake disc surfaces resulting from infrequent use; any vibration through the steering wheel under braking should also be noted as it can signal disc lipping or corrosion. Listen for clonks, knocks or squeaks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as dry suspension bushes and ball joints are common on low-mileage vehicles, particularly the track control arm bushings and front wishbone components known to wear on the Mk2 and Mk3 Focus. Inspect the condition of the tyres closely for flat-spotting, sidewall cracking or perishing, as low-mileage cars fitted with original or aged tyres can present a hidden safety risk regardless of tread depth, and verify the manufacturing date by examining the sidewall markings. Finally, ensure the vehicle is started from cold during your inspection, as this will allow you to listen for any timing chain rattle, excessive engine vibration, or cooling system hesitation that an MOT test would not detect but which could indicate underlying mechanical issues consistent with a long-standing, lightly-used vehicle.