2013 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · AV13 ONR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive repairs. The most recent test in July 2025 at 99,103 miles passed, yet it flagged corroded rear coil springs on both sides. This follows a failure in July 2024 where a fractured offside front coil spring was identified. While the car has passed its tests, the recurring issues with suspension components suggest that parts are only being replaced once they reach a failure point. The mileage progression is consistent with the vehicle's thirteen-year age, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year. Between July 2023 at 84,558 miles and July 2024 at 92,045 miles, the car covered 7,487 miles, followed by another 7,058 miles leading to the 2025 test. This steady usage suggests regular road use, which typically explains the age-related degradation of rubber and metal components rather than heavy mechanical strain. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension assembly, as the nearside front shock absorber was noted for oil misting in 2024 and the offside anti-roll bar ball joint cover failed in 2023. The presence of corrosion on both rear coil springs in 2025 indicates an environment or age that may accelerate structural failure of the springwork. Additionally, the 2024 failure due to an inoperative engine management indicator light warrants a diagnostic check to ensure all underlying electronic faults were properly rectified and not merely cleared to pass the test. Minor issues such as the deteriorated rear registration plate and ineffective windscreen wipers indicate a lack of attention to detail. The recurring presence of child seats preventing belt inspections across three years suggests the previous owner did not prepare the vehicle for thorough testing. A thorough physical inspection of the chassis for mounting rust and the condition of all suspension bushes is necessary to ensure the corrosion noted on the springs has not spread to the structural points.