2013 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · AV13 OGX

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 22 November 2025 at 141,668 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable in the immediate term, though the history shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful retests. In both 2024 and 2025, the car failed the test on one day and passed the following day, suggesting that minor defects such as blown bulbs, wiper blades, or slight brake adjustments were rectified quickly rather than deep-seated mechanical neglect. The mileage data reveals a significant discrepancy in usage patterns. Between 27 August 2022 at 219,265 miles and 17 September 2024 at 141,288 miles, the record shows a decrease of 77,977 miles. This indicates either an odometer error or a clerical mistake in the MOT database, as mileage cannot physically decrease. Since the 2024 test, the vehicle has covered approximately 380 miles in over eighteen months, which is far below the annual average of 10,000 miles for this age. This low recent usage suggests the car has sat stationary for long periods, which often leads to flat-spotted tyres and seized brake-related components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on components affected by long periods of inactivity. Check for seized brake calipers and heavy corrosion on the discs given the lack of recent use. Given the age of the vehicle and the high historical mileage, inspect the structural integrity of the sills and suspension arches for advanced corrosion. Additionally, verify that the suspension bushes and rubber components have not perished or cracked due to age despite the low recent mileage figures.